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Our Ecology program explores how Earth's living systems adapt to environmental transformations, highlighting their significance across all scales - from microscopic organisms to planetary climate patterns.
This interdisciplinary course offers exceptional flexibility, allowing you to customize your studies as your ecological interests evolve.
You'll gain insights into biological interactions at every level, from cellular processes to global ecosystems and the forces shaping them. York's Ecology curriculum spans evolutionary principles, population dynamics, and practical applications in conservation science. The program combines rigorous theoretical training with hands-on fieldwork, including annual field courses during the first three years. As future ecologists, you'll develop crucial expertise for addressing pressing global issues like climate adaptation, sustainable food systems, and disease ecology.
The course offers optional international exchange or industry placement years to enhance your professional development. Biology Department facilities include modern teaching labs designed for collaborative research and cutting-edge computational resources to support your scientific investigations.