Welcome to the Department of Biology
The Department rates first in the UK for Research Impact (REF2014)
Excellent student satisfaction and 9th overall in the Complete University Guide 2018
Ranked 8th in the UK in the Guardian league table 2018 (Guardian University Guide 2018)
World-class science across the whole spectrum of modern biology, from ecology to biomedicine
Undergraduate study
Upcoming seminars
Innovating in Sustainable Agriculture: Food, Fear and the Future of Farming
1.00PM, K018 Host: Professor Ian Graham
Dr David Hughes, Head of Crop Protection and Technology Scouting, Syngenta
1.00PM, Q014
Professor Nicola Harris
SURVEY DESIGN IN HIGHER EDUCATION
11.00AM, M052
Professor Paul Wakeling, Head of Department of Education, University of York
Postgraduate study
News
Posted on Friday 22 June 2018
Research from York academics has demonstrated a new method of analysing cellular images which gives greater value than classic methods.
Posted on Tuesday 19 June 2018
A new study suggests plants could be genetically rewired to resist the devastating effects of disease, significantly reducing crop waste worldwide.
Posted on Friday 15 June 2018
Congratulations to three teams in Biology who won awards at this year's event
Research degrees
Research
Friday 15 June 2018
Monday 5 March 2018
Thursday 15 February 2018
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
