Department of Biology
Biological Sciences is ranked in the UK top 10 for research (Times Higher Education’s ranking of the 2021 REF results).
We're proud to hold an Athena Swan Gold award for our commitment to identifying and addressing issues of gender inequality.
World-class science across the whole spectrum of modern biology, from ecology to biomedicine.
Undergraduate study
Upcoming seminars
In defense of Maize. The genetics controlling disease resistance and defense response in maize.
1.00PM, Dianna Bowles Lecture Theatre (B/K/018)
Professor Peter Balint-Kurti, North Carolina State University
From the sea to the land: the ecosystem functions and services provided by marine carrion
1.00PM, Dianna Bowles Lecture Theatre (B/K/018)
Dr Martina Quaggiotto, University of Stirling
AML vs T cells, what tilts the balance – and can we tamper the scale to achieve cure?
1.00PM, B/K018, Dianna Bowles Lecture Theatre
Dr Constandina Pospori Imperial College, London (Faculty of Natural Sciences, Dept of Life Sciences)
1.00PM, B/K018, Dianna Bowles Lecture Theatre
Dr Damien Leach (Imperial College London)
Have it my way! How intracellular parasites remodel your cells to their needs
1.00PM, B/K018, Dianna Bowles Lecture Theatre
Dr Moritz Treeck (The Francis Crick Institute)
Postgraduate study
News
Biology at York placed 7th in UK by Guardian University Guide 2023
Posted on Monday 26 September 2022
York’s department of Biology placed 7th in the UK according to the latest release of the Guardian University Guide (2023).
Biological Sciences at York placed 6th in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
Posted on Tuesday 20 September 2022
York’s department of Biology placed 6th in the UK according to the latest release of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide (2023).
National Student Survey 2022
Posted on Friday 8 July 2022
We’re delighted to have some of the happiest Biology students in the UK.
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
