Natural Sciences specialising in Mathematical Bioscience (Hons)

Overview

In the Natural Sciences specialising in Mathematical Bioscience (Hons) course at the University of York , you'll build highly sought after technical skills and use quantitative methods to understand the dynamics of the natural world, with a focus on ecology, conservation and the environment. 

You'll engage with global problems from natural resource management and shrinking biodiversity, to climate change, contamination risks and urban pollution and its impact on health and wellbeing.

You'll benefit from the established interdisciplinary connections between the Departments of Biology and Mathematics. Our teaching is informed by highly regarded international research, such as our £3.5m study to measure the pollution levels in our cities with high-tech tools, including miniaturised sensing devices, robotics and mobile phones.

Careers and skills

A Natural Sciences degree is a versatile course that will provide you with the skills and experience to succeed in a wide range of careers.

Career opportunities

• Industrial researcher for a chemical engineering company

• Management consultant

• Civil servant in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

• Project manager in the aerospace industry

• Process technologist at an integrated circuit manufacturer

• Financial quantitative analyst for an investment bank