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.

Quick Facts:

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.
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

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology of Animals, Plants and Microbes

Genes and Genomes in Populations and Evolution

Big Data Biology

Biology Tutorials

Linear Algebra for Natural Sciences

Vector Calculus

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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87

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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

Mathematics Natural Sciences View 639 other Bachelors in Mathematics 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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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A levels

A*AA including Mathematics and either Biology or Further Mathematics

International Baccalaureate

37 points, including grade 6 in Biology and Mathematics at Higher Level.

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Tuition Fees

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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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