Biosciences

Providing access to quality Biosciences resources and subject support.

Databases View more

Here are the key databases/online resources to start finding information in your subject area. Click on 'View more' to go to the full listing for the Library, and use the filters to find more for this subject and others.

SciFinder-n

Covers all areas of chemistry as well as biology, medicine, engineering, material science and more.

Complete the online registration form from on campus/ using the VPN. You will then receive a confirmation email before you can begin searching SciFinder Scholar.  Video guide available here

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Books E-books Catalogue

You can access books and e-books via the Catalogue (also known as Library Catalogue Plus) to search for and check their availability. The Catalogue also provides links to e-books and displays the shelf marks of physical books in the Library. We have detailed the shelf marks of the most popular topics below (the level is for the Library in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ).

Subject / title Pilkington level Shelfmark
Biochemistry 1 572
Human biology 1 612
Human anatomy 1 611
Human Genetics 1 599.935

Videos View more

Use the videos to learn more about some resources or finding information.

Frequently asked questions View more

Here are some of the most popular questions asked by students in this subject. If you have a different question, check 'View more' or ask your Academic Librarian.

How do I access an eBook?

From Library Catalogue Plus look at the options at the side of the page and click on ‘eBook’ in the ‘Format’ section to limit the results to eBooks. Click on ‘Get full text’ to open the eBook.

How do I access resources off-campus?

You need to search via the VPN and multi-factor authentication (MFA) when you are off campus, this link will show you how to download this onto your device.

How do I access SciFinder?

New users will need to complete a registration form whilst on campus. Once registered you will be able to use SciFinder on and off campus, here is a SciFinder Quick Start Guide to get you started.

How do I reference correctly for my school or department?

For referencing and bibliographies use Cite Them Right Harvard. You can also contact your Academic Librarian