UK Life Sciences Industry
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What are Life Sciences?
Life Sciences is the field dedicated to the study of living organisms. In industry terms, it covers a wide array of companies and organisations involved in the development, production, and commercialisation of pharmaceuticals, medical technology (MedTech), diagnostics and biotechnology.
From synthetic biology and advanced chemical processes to clinical research and health informatics, the UK’s Life Sciences sector is a global leader. It is innovative, high-tech, and rapidly expanding in both capability and value.
Life Sciences is one of the eight priority sectors (the IS-8) in the UK’s Industrial Strategy. These sectors have been identified for their potential to drive innovation, attract investment, and address major societal challenges. Life Sciences plays a central role in delivering national ambitions for economic growth, resilience and improved health outcomes.
Across the UK, Life Sciences businesses are contributing to breakthroughs in dementia treatment, early cancer diagnosis, vaccine development, cardiovascular care and personalised medicine. These innovations are transforming lives while reinforcing the UK’s global position as a science and innovation superpower.
Life Sciences sector summary
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Here are the key facts about the Life Sciences sector. The sector has a turnover of £300.3bn currently, has received £18.0bn of investment and the sector is growing at 6.4% per year.
Life Sciences verticals
Our industry data goes deep. See the top verticals and specialisms making waves in the UK Life Sciences industry today.
Our Life Sciences RTIC is made up of 7 individual verticals. The top verticals in this sector include Human Health Services, and Environmental Sciences Products and Services. You can find out more about the verticals by downloading our RTIC report, or by signing up for a free trial of The Data City platform.
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RTIC0078 Life Sciences 20588 companies
This field includes companies and organizations involved in research, manufacturing, human health, biology, biotechnology, and chemistry. Key components of the Life Sciences sector.
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Life Sciences: Biology and Biotech1436 companies
Companies working in the field of biology and biotechnology, may that be developing products or providing services.
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Life Sciences: Chemical Products and Services921 companies
Companies working in the field of chemistry, developing products or providing services.
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Life Sciences: Environmental Sciences Products and Services2585 companies
Companies that work in the field of environmental monitoring, ecology, geography and/or any sector that directly investigates the state of inhabited territories
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Life Sciences: Human Health Services12849 companies
Companies providing health services
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Life Sciences: Life Sciences Manufacturing2082 companies
Companies that provide the technologies, products and services that enable manufacturing specialised in life sciences materials
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Life Sciences: Research1905 companies
Companies that base their economic activity in Life Sciences research
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Life Sciences: Synthetic Biotechnology456 companies
Companies involved in the use and development of synthetic biotechnology products in areas such as agriculture , healthcare and environmental sustainability.
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Life Sciences industry growth
Based on a growth rate of 6.4%, we expect that this sector could be worth £370.3bn by 2026. Below you can see our forecast of the growth of the sector.
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