Overview

Every step of our Biology programme offered by University of York is carried out with the help of our postgraduate students. No matter which area of biology you specialise in, you will be working alongside some of the world’s biggest names in their respective fields, at the forefront of scientific exploration.

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Our MSc by research is the shortest of our research degrees. Consequently, your thesis will be narrower in scope than an MPhil or PhD thesis, although it should still contain some original work. Your thesis can be up to 30,000 words long and will be judged by two examiners, but you are not normally required to attend an oral examination.

Throughout your course you'll have a supervisor to support you and guide your research.

Work on your thesis is monitored by regular meetings of the Thesis Advisory Panel (at least once every six months for a full-time student and once a year for part-time students). The panel will review the progress of your research and provide additional advice and guidance.

Our research degrees include a cohort-based training programme to provide you with project-specific and transferable skills for your future career. This includes reading and appraising scientific literature, presenting confidently to a scientific audiencw, and writing accounts of your research.

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Programme Structure

All our research students benefit from a balanced programme of training in broader research-related skills that enhance their career prospects. This is tailored to individual needs, taking into account previous experience and future career aims.

General courses for all students include project planning, writing and presentation skills, ethics and integrity, data science and teaching.
Specific courses for individual needs might include advanced science training through our Masters modules in bioinformatics, etc.
We have an in-house Graduate Skills Coordinator who oversees our training provision and develops it to meet the needs of all our students.
Each student has a training record and needs to spend about two weeks each year on training activities.
Our course is designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the UK research councils.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-05 00:00:00 , National

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If you're an international student, it's best to apply at least three months before your intended start date.

Language

English

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On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

For entry to our research degree courses, you will normally be expected to have a good honours degree (first or upper second class or equivalent) in any biological subject. We will consider applicants with backgrounds in Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environment, Mathematics, Medicine or Physics who can demonstrate a commitment to the biosciences.
We offer a number of projects (fully-funded and self-funded) to support research leading to a research degree. Your nationality and residency status in the UK will determine which of them you are eligible for.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time

National: £2,503

International: £14,950

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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