Overview

The integrated Masters in Biology (Hons) from the University of York is a flexible and broad-based degree that covers biomedicine, biotechnology, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology.

This course is ideal if you are interested in an interdisciplinary approach to biology, or wish to specialise at a later stage; you will have a wide range of options to tailor the course to your developing interests.

This integrated Masters course specifically focuses on the skills needed for a career as a research scientist. You'll work with researchers in one of the UK’s top bioscience departments to learn specialised techniques. You'll gain experience in a research lab doing pioneering work, undertake specialist research training and take Masters-level modules.

Careers and skills

A degree in biosciences provides an excellent basis for science or health-related careers, and for a wide range of other occupations and professions from management and finance, to journalism and teaching.

Studying biosciences at Masters level will develop your critical thinking and research skills, and prepare you to be competitive for entry into relevant postgraduate degree courses, and in particular PhD study.

Employment opportunities are diverse: ranging from biological and biomedical research and development, to careers in science communication, the health service, forensic science, environmental health and wildlife conservation. Our graduates are not confined to science-related careers, and a significant number enter jobs within finance, public and private sector management, social and health service work, the media and law.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Cell and Developmental Biology

Microbiology

Animal and Plant Biology

Genetics and Evolution

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 468 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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87

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAA including Biology and a second science

Access to Higher Education Diploma

39 credits at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit or higher. Must include Biology modules at Level 3.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDD

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, D3 including Biology and a second science or mathematics subject.

European Baccalaureate

85% overall including individual scores of 8.5 in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject.

International Baccalaureate

36 points including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 6 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject. If English is not your first language then we would also require 5 in English B.

International foundation programme

Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32350 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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