Student Voices

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Category: Biological Sciences

  • The Best Things About Biosciences at York

    Hi there! My name is Jasmine, and I study Biology. I just wanted to let you know some of the best parts of studying in the University of York’s Biosciences…

  • How the Department of Biology shaped my life

    Hi! My name is Zuzanna, and I’m studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of York. The time I’ve spent at the university has been one I wouldn’t change for anything!…

  • Starting a PhD after a break from studying

    Starting a PhD after a break from studying

    PhD student Charlie answers some questions about studying a PhD at York. Hi, I’m Charlie and I’m a second year PhD student on the Adapting to the Challenges of a…

  • Learning new skills on my SciComm placement

    The main reason I applied for an industrial placement was to gain experience for my future career (whatever that may be). Leaving university can (and I’m sure will be) intimidating,…

  • Lessons in living abroad: a placement student’s perspective

    Hi! I’m Rosanna (she/her), and I’m now six months into my year in industry at a research institute in Belgium. I’m working in a lab that researches cellular changes in…

  • Transitioning to studying postgraduate Biology at York

    Transitioning to studying postgraduate Biology at York

    PhD student Lubna answers some questions about what it was like moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study in the Department of Biology at York. What part of transitioning to postgraduate…

  • Why I Love Studying Biotechnology at York

    Why I chose biotechnology I’ve always been fascinated by science and how it can be used to improve the world. I was especially drawn to biotechnology because it combines different…

  • Comparing Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies at the University of York

    Welcome to the exciting world of postgraduate study at the University of York’s Department of Biology! Are you prepared for an inside look at what makes undergraduate and graduate courses…

  • Has my placement lived up to my expectations? Not all of them…

    I’m about 4 months in to my Science Communication placement at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, STFC. I love my placement, but before I started, I certainly didn’t think it…

  • Coming to university with a long-term health condition

    My name is Ashleigh, and I am a first year undergraduate student studying Biomedical Sciences. I am originally from the UK and live in university-owned, on-campus accommodation. I am particularly…

  • My Placement in Science Communication – an Industry I Didn’t Know Existed!

    I’m currently completing an industrial placement in science communication at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UKRI (and loving it!). Here is my experience and some advice…

  • My summer internship experience

    Hi, I’m Kimberly. I’m studying for an MBiol in Biotechnology and Microbiology at the University of York, and I’ve just completed a summer internship at Secerna LLP. My role at…