Biological Sciences

We think you learn best by doing. That's why right from the start, you'll start getting familiar with our state-of-the-art labs as we prepare you for post-graduate work or a career using equipment you'll already know how to use before your first day on the job.

Whether your focus is on the molecular or organismal level, we have passionate, knowledgeable faculty — with terminal degrees and published research to their credit— to guide you, as well as our Richard Clark Lecture Series with guest experts to broaden and challenge your thinking. You will even have the opportunity to present your research at regional and national science conferences — an incredible experience.

York College is dedicated to serving the needs of its students by providing a quality learning experience that prepares graduates for productive roles in society. At York, we believe the collegiate experience for students should both facilitate intellectual and personal growth, and encourage the development of lifelong learning skills. In support of this philosophy, the College offers a program of studies that provides over 50 degree options in baccalaureate disciplines, plus associate degree and minor programs.

Specific requirements and recommended curricula for each baccalaureate degree program are described in the  Programs of Study   section of this catalog. The general requirements for earning a baccalaureate degree at York College, which apply to all departmental bachelor’s degree programs, are:

1. Successful completion of at least 120 credit hours and matriculation in a specific academic program. To satisfy the College’s residence requirement, the last 30 of these credits must be earned at York College.
2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. In certain majors, a higher minimum grade point average may be required for degree completion.
3. Successful completion of the designated program requirements for a specific major and achievement of the appropriate grade point average in the major as specified by the departmental curriculum in the Programs of Study   section of this catalog.
4. Completion of the Generation Next Requirements for baccalaureate majors and achievement of the appropriate grade point average in these courses as specified in the Generation Next Requirements section below.
5. Students completing a second York College Baccalaureate Degree are not required to repeat the general education requirements.

• Official Copy of Secondary School grade report (high school transcript) along with a certified English translation if needed.
• Evidence of English language proficiency (for Non-Native English speakers).
• Official SAT or ACT test scores (for Native English speakers and applicants to Engineering, Computer Science, Nursing, Education, Forensic Chemistry, and Allied Health programs).