School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics

Our Science Departments at Swansea University are highly ranked:

• Biosciences – Top 251-300 in the World for Biological Sciences (QS World University Rankings 2023)
• Geography and Evironmental Studies – Top 201-250 in the World for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings 2023)
• Physics – Top 201-250 in the World for Physics and Astronomy (QS World University Rankings 2023)

Studying at the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics, you will explore the intricacies of the remarkable natural world we live in, but also how delicate and how everything in our physical and social world is interconnected and can be enormously affected by human impact, social changes, and environmental shifts.

Through our highly ranked postgraduate degrees, we strive our graduates to become inspiring individuals, and to pursue fulfilling careers or research opportunities by gaining a deeper understanding of the vastness of our cosmos and quantum universe, or by navigating how to address the global challenges we face in our ever-changing world on an environmental, sociological and political level.

Outstanding Location and Facilities

With world-class research centres, purpose-built suites of laboratories, and a city surrounded by parkland and coastline, such as the Gower Peninsula where diverse habitats are located, Swansea really is an outstanding place to study, conduct research and make the most of student living.

Science at Swansea boasts of some of the most advanced facilities and equipment that students can use. From our fully equipped £1.3M custom-designed catamaran-class survey vessel which can carry 26 passengers for inshore or offshore research, to a £4.2M suite of laboratories and specialised culture facilities such as temperature rooms and greenhouses.

Learn more about our Science Facilities or take a Virtual Tour of our Singleton campus.

Even more tours of our departments:

• Biosciences
• Geography
• Physics

Research With a Real Impact

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), over 91% of our Faculty’s submission to the assessment, over 8 units, was classed as either ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’.

Earth Systems and Environmental Studies – We are delighted to have achieved 100% world-leading and internationally excellence ratings in both environment and impact due to the work of our growing department which has tripled in size in the last 7 years. An impressive 65% of our research publications have been classed as world-leading.

Geography and Environmental Studies – We are delighted that 90% of our research outputs have been recognised as world-leading and internationally excellent. 100% of the environment was rated as world-leading and internationally excellent, showing a thriving research community spanning human and physical geography.

Physics – Across experimental, applied, and theoretical physics 97% of our publications are world-leading and internationally excellent. Research impacts spanning cancer diagnostics, supercomputing, and public engagement have substantially grown to 50% world-leading. 100% of our Environment achieved world-leading and internationally excellent ratings.

Find out more about our Interdisciplinary Research Institutes and areas where we are making an impact with Science Research at Swansea University.

Increase Your Employability

We have a dedicated Science & Engineering Employability Team to support and prepare you for your future career. From mock interviews/interview advice to CV and cover letter reviews, advice for assessment centres, and suggestions for where to source relevant placements and graduate jobs, we are your first port of call for all things regarding your employability in the Science & Engineering industry.

Follow our Instagram (@FSEEmployability) to get a preview of the things that we do and the events that we host throughout the year to help boost your future prospects.

What Our Students Say

Thomas Perks, Associated British Ports Marine Environmental Research (MSc Geographic Information and Climate Change)

“I chose this course because of the specific course content. Completing my dissertation in partnership with an external company enabled me to develop skills that have been vital for the development of my career in the marine consulting sector.”