How to apply

Applications are accepted at any stage of the year. For application forms please visit one of the links below:

Research Degrees

MPhil in Biology

PhD in Biology

MSc in Biology via Research


PhD in Combating Infectious Disease: Computational Approaches in Translational Science

PhD in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine   (for students applying for initial entry to the programme)

PhD in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine  (for students applying to transfer to York for year 2-4 of the programme)

Taught Masters Degrees

MRes in Computational Biology

MRes in Ecology & Environmental Management

MRes in Post-Genomic Biology

MSc in Bioscience Technology

General Application Information

Please note that we do not require you to provide a research proposal or any written work.

The Biology Department has a variety of scholarships and studentships available to support research leading to a Postgraduate qualification. Your nationality and residency will determine which of the studentships you are eligible. Please see our funding webpages for further information regarding this.

There are language requirements for international students wishing to apply to a Postgraduate degree programme.

If you have any queries about how to apply or or wish to enquire about the status of your application please contact biol-pg-admissions@york.ac.uk.