Visiting students - Biology
The Department of Biology researches and teaches across the whole spectrum of biological sciences – from molecular analysis of human diseases to understanding the global environment.
As a visiting student at York you'll be fully integrated into academic life at a world-class, research-led university.
Undergraduate students
Academic requirements
You will need to show that you have sufficient knowledge and experience to study with us at the required level. Most UK students have spent two years studying Chemistry and Biology intensively to a reasonably advanced level. Most of our modules are one semester only with the exception of research project that spans the full academic year.
Further information on module choices
- Acceptance on all modules requires you to have studied to an acceptable level of prior knowledge
- If you would like to study modules from more than one academic year or department, timetabling constraints will affect which modules you can choose. Module codes indicate the stage/year: C is stage 1; I is stage 2; H is stage 3; and M is stage 4. Choosing modules from the same stage will reduce the chance of timetable clashes
- Some modules are only available to students on a Biochemistry course
- Please include your module preferences (including the module codes) in your application, otherwise your application may be rejected
Choosing your modules
Please see the list of modules. This list is indicative of the type of modules which may be available during your study period. Please note that not all Biology modules which are advertised in the Module Catalogue are available to Exchange and Visiting Students. Module choice and registration should be confirmed before the start of the study via communication with departmental visiting student coordinator. Students can still change their module selection in the first two weeks of the semester.
Postgraduate students
Academic requirements
You should hold an undergraduate degree in Biology or a related subject.
Postgraduate courses, modules and entry requirements
Postgraduate and undergraduate English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).
For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements or our postgraduate English language requirements.
Teaching schedule
You can study in our department for the following periods only:
- Full academic year
- Semester 1 only
- Semester 2 only
Examination and assessment
Assessment is mainly by examination at the end of each semester. Alternate assessments may be available, please contact us to discuss this.
Undergraduate modules
Contact us
Han-Jou Chen
International Officer and undergraduate contact
Postgraduate contact
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Module Code | Module Description | Year / Stage | Semester | Assessment Type | Credits | ECTS |
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BIO00027C | Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills | 1 | 1 | Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 20 | 10 |
BIO00028C | Genetics | 1 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00023C | Physiology & Disease | 1 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00004C | Molecular Biology & Biochemistry | 1 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00024C | Life on Earth | 1 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00026C | Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges | 1 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00025C | Cells to Organisms | 1 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00029C | Molecules of Life | 1 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00011I | Cell Biology | 2 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00036I | Practical Ecology | 2 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00048I | Neuroscience | 2 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00050I | The Immune System | 2 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00051I | Genome Expression & Maintenance | 2 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00052I | Molecular Genetics | 2 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00053I | Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges | 2 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00054I | Biochemical Reactions & Interactions | 2 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00055I | Mechanisms of Disease | 2 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00056I | Population Genetics & Evolution | 2 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00060I | Bioenterprise | 2 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00061I | Molecular Biotechnology | 2 | 2 | Open Examination | 20 | 10 |
BIO00062I | Behavioural Ecology | 2 | 2 | Open Examination | 20 | 10 |
BIO00063I | Pharmacology | 2 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00064I | Molecular Microbiology | 2 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00065I | Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design & Communication | 2 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00066I | Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action | 2 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
CHE00036I | Chemical and Structural Biology | 2 | 2 | Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
ESA00001I | Future of Food | 2 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00028H | Research Project (BSc) | 3 | 1&2 | Essay/coursework/oral presentation/seminar | 40 | 20 |
BIO00066H | Advanced Topics in Biotechnology | 3 | 1 | Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00067H | Molecular Machinery in Action | 3 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00068H | Cancer Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 | 1 | Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00069H | Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene | 3 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00070H | Advanced Topics in Neuroscience | 3 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00071H | Advanced Topics in Gene Expression | 3 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00073H | Current Research in Ecology | 3 | 2 | Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00074H | Evolution | 3 | 1 | Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00075H | Trends in Microbiology | 3 | 2 | Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00076H | Human Genetics | 3 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00077H | Mechanisms to Therapies | 3 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00078H | Molecular Recognition | 3 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00079H | Ageing & Regenerative Medicine | 3 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00084H | Ecology Field Course | 3 | 2 | Essay/coursework/report | 20 | 10 |
BIO00085H | Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease | 3 | 2 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00086H | Pathogens | 3 | 1 | Online Exam - less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00087H | Genomics | 3 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00088H | Group Research Project (IM) | 3 | 1&2 | Essay/coursework/oral presentation/seminar | 40 | 20 |
CHE00030H | Chemistry & Disease | 3 | 1 | Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 20 | 10 |
BIO00052M | Data Analysis and Programming in the Biosciences | 5 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00053M | Industrial Biotechnology | 5 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00057M | Research Project (M level) | 4 | 1&2 | Essay/coursework/oral presentation/seminar | 80 | 40 |
BIO00059M | Molecular Basis of Disease | 5 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00062M | Advanced Research Topics in Biotechnology | 5 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00063M | Advanced Research Topics in Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00066M | Research Skills | 4 | 1 | Essay/coursework/oral presentation/seminar | 20 | 10 |
BIO00067M | Advanced Research Topics in Bioinformatics | 5 | 1 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00068M | Research Seminars in Bioinformatics | 5 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00069M | Group Project | 5 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
BIO00070M | Research, Professional and Team Skills | 5 | 1 | Essay/coursework/oral presentation/seminar | 20 | 10 |
BIO00071M | Research Project | 5 | Summer | Project | 60 | 30 |
BIO00072M | Research Plan | 5 | 2 | Essay/coursework | 20 | 10 |
Contact us
Han-Jou Chen
International Officer and undergraduate contact
Postgraduate contact