How do I know that the Biology Department has a good reputation for teaching and research?
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) assesses the teaching provided by departments, and our teaching scored 24 out of a possible 24 in the most recent assessment. 2008 National Student Survey York Biology even more popular with its students In the 2008 National Student Survey 94% of York Biology students were satisfied with their experience (an increase from 92% last year) compared with a national average of 82%. The Department was ranked 5th in similarly rated research departments in the country and scored highly across all areas of the survey. 2007 National Student Survey In the 2007 National Student Survey of student opinion 92% of Biology students were satisfied with their experience compared with a national average of 82%. Students were asked about their experience in six areas: teaching, assessment and feedback, academic support, organisation and management, learning resources and personal development. Out of 55 Biology courses, York was in the top ten in all six areas, and based o
