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The Department of Mathematics at York offers the opportunity to study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as well as the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mathematics, in a thriving...Read more
Understanding the processes by which the human species evolved over time is crucial for understanding our modern anatomical form. The MSc in Human Anatomy and Evolution provides you with a rare opportunity...Read more
The Department of Environment and Geography also offers an MSc by Research degree, where students follow an approved programme of research supervised by a member of academic staff. ...Read more
Research into fusion is entering an exciting new era with several large facilities aiming to achieve the crucial milestone of net energy gain.
To create sustained fusion reactions, fusion fuel must be...Read more
Cognitive neuroscience examines the biological processes that help us to understand complex mental functions such as memory, language, emotion, perception, attention and consciousness. ...Read more
In the Department of Chemistry we offer a range of programmes that can be taken full or part time. Research projects can be carried out in virtually any area of chemistry as long as a suitable project...Read more
Train to work as a professional statistician and gain skills and experience working at the interface between statistics and finance.
Our course emphasises data analysis and will provide you with contemporary...Read more
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience explores how the mind changes as children grow up, examining the environmental and biological influences on the developing brain.
Youll be provided with perspectives...Read more
Department of Biologys research in biological sciences was judged as internationally excellent, encompassing biochemistry, chronic disease, microbiology, plant biology and ecology - we are competitive...Read more
An MSc by research is taken in one year as a full-time student or in two years as a part-time student. The degree is awarded following the successful completion of a period of research, including the...Read more
An MSc by Research is a Masters level course during which you carry out a research project in your specific area of interest working under the supervision of an academic member of staff alongside the...Read more
MSc Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology
New ideas and innovations are essential to meeting industry and societys growing needs for green chemistry and clean technology.
The first course of its kind to be accredited by the Royal Society of...Read more
The MSc by research is a one year degree (if taken full-time). It involves writing a Masters thesis under the supervision of a member of academic staff on a topic to be agreed between the supervisor and the student. ...Read more
Research in this programme is focussed on:
Tropical ecosystem response to environmental change
Reconstructing Quaternary environments and sea levels
Managing consequences of climate change
Glaciology...Read more
The ability to apply biotechnology to industrial processes is transforming the manufacturing industry. Not only can we create new and exciting products, but we can use novel techniques to solve long-term...Read more
The research in this programme is concentrated in the following key areas:
Energy geographies including: international development; public and stakeholder attitudes towards supply, demand, and energy...Read more
As the global population exceeds seven billion, the agricultural industry is one of the largest and most vital in the world. However, it is fundamentally unsustainable. The need to produce enough to feed...Read more
This MSc in Mathematical Sciences will develop your mathematical knowledge through a range of modules concentrated on one of our research specialisms in algebra, number theory, geometry and analysis,...Read more
The MSc by Research is a one-year programme which allows you to pursue your research interests.
Unlike a conventional taught Masters course, you work full-time on your own research project. ...Read more
Department of Biologys research in biological sciences was judged as internationally excellent, encompassing biochemistry, chronic disease, microbiology, plant biology and ecology - we are competitive...Read more