Department of Biology
World-class science across the whole spectrum of modern biology, from ecology to biomedicine
The Department came first for research impact in Times Higher Education's ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2014
COVID-19 update
The Department will be operating a full teaching schedule in 2020/21, from when our new academic year begins on 28 September. We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students whether on campus, online or a mix of the two. We are making plans to ensure we continue to provide a stimulating and engaging experience to suit all students' circumstances, even if these change through the academic year. On all our programmes we will continue to be a friendly community of staff and students, and to offer a supportive experience for students through well-designed teaching to provide theoretical and practical skills with a research-led ethos, in individual, small-group and large-group teaching formats, whether in person or online. Professor James Moir, Head of Department
Getting in touch
For specific email addresses for queries from prospective students, current students and staff please see our contacts page.
We're updating our Coronavirus webpages regularly with the latest information for prospective students, current students and staff.
Undergraduate study
Upcoming seminars
CANCELLED: Studying the structure and function of the ageing platelet
1.00PM, Zoom (online)
Dr Paul Armstrong, Queen Mary, University of London
GM-CSF: The T cell: myeloid communication in inflammation
1.00PM, Zoom (online)
Professor Dr Burkhard Becher, Institute of Experimental Immunology Inflammation Research, University of Zurich
Using single cell approaches for novel target discovery in myeloproliferative neoplasms
1.00PM, Zoom (online)
Dr Bethan Psaila, Oxford University
Postgraduate study
News
We’re 10th in the UK
Posted on Friday 18 September 2020
Department of Biology at York in the top ten in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide
Professor Gavin Wright joins the Department
Posted on Friday 11 September 2020
We are pleased to welcome Gavin Wright to the University of York as a Chair in Microbial Biochemistry.
Guardian University Guide 2021
Posted on Monday 7 September 2020
We're in the UK top 10 for biosciences.
Research and impact
Research
Researchers in the spotlight
From rice straw to biofuel
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Professor Simon
McQueen-Mason
Major advance in microscope technology
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Dr Peter O'Toole
