Our goal is simple: through the provision of carefully designed, rich bio-mathematical tasks biology students will
The problems on this site will enrich a traditional course of mathematical study and would be suitable for both 6th formers and undergraduates. We have split the mathematical needs of biologists into the following cataegories, and provided a series of problems of increasing difficulty to challenge and amuse. We have also, where appropriate, made links to other NRICH problems designed to develop a particular mathematical skill.
Please note the some of these tasks split into lots of pieces that you might like to try over a period of some time.
Finally note the important point that, fortunately, the mathematics required fully to succeed in a biology degree is largely concrete and accessible to all learners.
bioNRICH is a joint venture between NRICH and the University of Cambridge Transskills project.