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Hi, I am a final year student studying Computer Science with AI at the University of York. As an international student from Mauritius 🇲🇺, I can share both an international and student perspective on life in York.

Alongside my studies, I take on several student leadership roles; I’m the Department Rep for Computer Science and the badminton captain for my college, and I also play badminton at the university level. I work part-time in various ambassador roles and as a Data Analyst at the Students’ Union, so I’m happy to share insights about balancing studies, work, and student life.

Feel free to ask me any questions about my experience in York so far! 😄

Reply 1

Anonymous #1

Hi, I'm currently conducting research about what university's are doing for students experiencing loneliness on campus. What do you believe University of York does for new students whether they are from the UK, are international, mature students or younger students. Thanks in advance!

Reply 2

Anonymous #2

Do you know anything about the biology dept?

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University of York

Official Rep

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by Anonymous

Do you know anything about the biology dept?

Hello!

Is there anything you'd like to know about the department specifically? I studied Biology at York from 2018 to 2022, so I'd be happy to answer any questions you have 😃

We also have some blogs from students who are currently studying within the Department of Biology at York 😀

Hannah 😀

(edited 2 months ago)

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Anonymous #2

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by University of York

Hello!
Is there anything you'd like to know about the department specifically? I studied Biology at York from 2018 to 2022, so I'd be happy to answer any questions you have 😃
We also have some blogs from students who are currently studying within the Department of Biology at York 😀
Hannah 😀

Thx so much for the link!!
Do you remember how many people were usually in your lectures and tutorials?

Reply 5

University of York

Official Rep

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by Anonymous

Thx so much for the link!!
Do you remember how many people were usually in your lectures and tutorials?

You're welcome!

In the first year of the course, you study a set of core modules, so whether you're studying BSc Biology or BSc Molecular Cell Biology, you'll all be studying the same core modules. Because of this, lectures in first year often have the whole Department of Biology cohort (~150 at the time). In later years of the course, lecture groups get smaller (around 30 to 70) as the range of modules available increases, and you specialise in your interests.

Tutorials are intended to support your academic skills, like how to understand and critique a scientific paper, presentations, essay writing and scientific debate. These sessions will have between four and six students to one member of academic staff. In your first set of tutorials, you'll be in a group with your assigned academic supervisor, but after this you'll have some choice over which member of staff your tutorials are with. Your academic supervisor is someone you can go to if you're struggling with anything in the course, and you'll have regular check-ins with them throughout your degree. They'll also probably be happy to be a reference when you start applying for internships, placement years or graduate jobs.

There are a couple of other types of teaching in biology:

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Laboratory practicals - these are taught in large groups of ~50 students, but you put in a pair so you're never working alone, it also makes them a great chance to make new friends. Lab practicals are usually taught by one or two members of academic staff, and are supported by demonstrators (students who are studying postgraduate biology-related degrees at York)

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Workshops - these are usually delivered in a classroom-like space and will build on what you're learning in your corresponding lectures. In workshops, you might do practice versions of assessments (eg mock exam questions) or you might work in a group to discuss a paper. Sometimes you'll need to do prior work for these, but not always.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Hannah 🙂

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Anonymous #2

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by University of York

You're welcome!
In the first year of the course, you study a set of core modules, so whether you're studying BSc Biology or BSc Molecular Cell Biology, you'll all be studying the same core modules. Because of this, lectures in first year often have the whole Department of Biology cohort (~150 at the time). In later years of the course, lecture groups get smaller (around 30 to 70) as the range of modules available increases, and you specialise in your interests.
Tutorials are intended to support your academic skills, like how to understand and critique a scientific paper, presentations, essay writing and scientific debate. These sessions will have between four and six students to one member of academic staff. In your first set of tutorials, you'll be in a group with your assigned academic supervisor, but after this you'll have some choice over which member of staff your tutorials are with. Your academic supervisor is someone you can go to if you're struggling with anything in the course, and you'll have regular check-ins with them throughout your degree. They'll also probably be happy to be a reference when you start applying for internships, placement years or graduate jobs.
There are a couple of other types of teaching in biology:

•

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Hannah 🙂

Thx!! Rly helpful 🤗

Reply 7

YorkRepLurvish

Official Rep

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by Anonymous

Hi there,

Thanks for getting in touch!

We have lots of support for helping new students settle in, here are just a few of the support mechanisms we have on offer at York:

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International student support team
This team provides support to new and current international students, including: free collection from Manchester airport, immigration and visa advice, orientation events in first week to help students find their way around York, and meet new friends.

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College support
York is a collegiate university, and every college has a well-being team which offer 1:1 support, mentoring, guidance, activities to de-stress, and orientation events. (https://www.york.ac.uk/colleges/)

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Personal academic supervisor
Each student at York is assigned a personal academic supervisor, who is there to help with any struggles students have in their course, or in their personal life.

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Student societies
We have hundreds of societies and sports clubs on offer, which are a great way for new students to make friends and gain peer-to-peer support. (https://yorksu.org/societies)

In my experience, joining the Badminton club has been a great way to make friends while keeping fit. It’s also really easy to meet people through the many events organised on campus - both by the University and the Student Union, as well as through the socials run by student-led societies. These opportunities made it much easier to settle in and avoid loneliness while living in York. 🙂

I hope this helps 😄

- Lurvïsh

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username98729

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by YorkRepLurvish

Hi, I am a final year student studying Computer Science with AI at the University of York. As an international student from Mauritius 🇲🇺, I can share both an international and student perspective on life in York.
Alongside my studies, I take on several student leadership roles; I’m the Department Rep for Computer Science and the badminton captain for my college, and I also play badminton at the university level. I work part-time in various ambassador roles and as a Data Analyst at the Students’ Union, so I’m happy to share insights about balancing studies, work, and student life.
Feel free to ask me any questions about my experience in York so far! 😄

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Reply 9

Yash_2511

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by YorkRepLurvish

Hi, I am a final year student studying Computer Science with AI at the University of York. As an international student from Mauritius 🇲🇺, I can share both an international and student perspective on life in York.
Alongside my studies, I take on several student leadership roles; I’m the Department Rep for Computer Science and the badminton captain for my college, and I also play badminton at the university level. I work part-time in various ambassador roles and as a Data Analyst at the Students’ Union, so I’m happy to share insights about balancing studies, work, and student life.
Feel free to ask me any questions about my experience in York so far! 😄

Hi everyone, I’ve received an offer for MSc Data Science at the University of York and wanted some honest feedback from current students or graduates. How is the teaching quality and practical exposure of the course, and do you feel the overall cost is justified compared to similar programmes at other universities with lower fees? Also, how are the job prospects after graduation, especially for international students? Any genuine insights would be really helpful. Thank you!