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We are recognised for research impact that directly benefits society.</p> <p>Our eight departments <span>are responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as world-leading research that seeks to empower and inspire.</span></p> <p>We are also responsible for the broad-ranging undergraduate <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/natural.sciences/">Natural Sciences Degree Programme</a>, which allows students to study science alongside two or more other subjects.</p> <h4>Departments</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/departments/academic/biosciences/">Biosciences</a></li> <li><a href="/departments/academic/chemistry/">Chemistry</a></li> <li><a href="/departments/academic/computer-science/">Computer Science</a></li> <li><a href="/departments/academic/earth-sciences/">Earth Sciences</a></li> <li><a href="/departments/academic/engineering/">Engineering</a></li> <li><a href="/departments/academic/mathematical-sciences/">Mathematical Sciences</a></li> <li><a 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