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Biology MPhil

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    York campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Biological research has a critical role to play in securing a sustainable future. Our interdisciplinary research contributes to solutions for three major global challenges - health and disease, sustainable food and fuel, and environmental change. Every step of our research 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. A PhD thesis can be up to 80,000 words long and must contain a substantial original contribution to scientific knowledge or understanding.An MPhil thesis can be up to 60,000 words and is expected to display a good general knowledge of the field of study a comprehensive knowledge of some part or aspect of the field of study and a recognisable original contribution to knowledge or understanding.Both theses are assessed by internal and external examiners, who will feed back on your work, and may require corrections. You will sit a final oral examination, known as a viva, within three months of submitting your thesis.

Tuition fees

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£ 29,900per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    7th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    157 72%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    8th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    38th

    7

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