Ecology (Hons) University of York

Overview

A degree in Ecology (Hons) at University of York 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. 

Quick Facts:

• How the earth’s biological systems respond to environmental change is important at scales ranging from intracellular symbiosis to global climate shifts. 
• Learn in spacious and modern teaching laboratories with excellent facilities for practicals and small group project work, alongside state-of-the-art computing facilities.
• Studying Biology will develop your critical thinking and research skills, and prepare you to be competitive for entry into relevant postgraduate degree programmes.
• 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.

Career opportunities

• Experimental officer
• Research analyst
• Graduate purchaser
• Business development executive
• Ecological consultant
• Accountancy
• Laboratory technician

Accreditation

All of our undergraduate courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. As a graduate, you will meet in-part the academic and experience requirement for membership and chartered biologist (CBiol).