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Tag: Biology

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

    4 September 2023 by Orla
    4 minute read

    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…

  • The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study

    14 August 2023 by Megan
    4 minute read

    The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study can seem like a daunting idea. After completing an undergraduate degree, you’ve already had the experience of moving to a new city, making…

  • Biology facilities to look forward to

    10 February 2023 by Zara
    1 minute read

    Hi! I’m Zara and I’m a third year Genetics student. Join me for a tour of all the fantastic facilities in the Biology department at York that you can look…

  • What to expect from a Biology (or Genetics) course

    11 January 2023 by Melissa
    3 minute read

    Before I applied to the University of York, I was unsure what the day-to-day life and workload of a Biological Sciences student would be like. Was there loads of free…

  • My time at York as an International Student

    4 July 2022 by Mikaela
    2 minute read

    Hi! My name is Mikaela, and I’m going to talk to you about some of the experiences I had studying as an international student at the University of York. Settling…

  • A week in the life of a Biomedical Sciences student

    3 February 2022 by Mollie
    4 minute read

    Back when I was applying to university, I wasn’t entirely sure what it would actually be like on a day-to-day basis. For anyone who might be wondering this too, I…

  • My experience of studying Biology at York

    4 January 2022 by Hannah
    3 minute read

    Hiya! I’m Hannah, and I study Biology at the University of York. I’d like to tell you a bit about my experiences studying at York, and what I’ve been enjoying…

  • My placement experience: highlights and reflections

    13 October 2021 by Kimberley
    3 minute read

    I have now completed my 12-month placement experience as part of the uplands research team at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. In that time, I have worked with some…

  • Why did I choose York?

    20 April 2021 by Annalisa
    4 minute read

    Hi, my name is Annalisa. I am a third year Biology student at the University and also a student ambassador. I am part of James College and lived on campus…

  • Studying a Biology Masters at York: What to Look Forward To

    3 February 2021 by Joe
    3 minute read

    Hi, my name is Joe. I chose to study MSc Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystems at York, and I never looked back. A little over a year ago, I faced an…

  • Why I chose to study a Biology Masters at York

    3 February 2021 by Emily
    3 minute read

    I first chose to study at York in 2017 and I have absolutely loved every minute here since. One of the things that drew me to study at York was…

  • My Year in Industry: Expectations and Reality

    14 December 2020 by Kimberley
    4 minute read

    It is hard to believe it has been over three months since I started my year in industry placement with the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s Upland Research team. I…