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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Bioarchaeology course at University of York.
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A level
A,B,B
Essential Subject: Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Life and Health Sciences) is essential.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of York. These students are taking Bioarchaeology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| History | B |
| Chemistry | B |
| Mathematics | A |
| English Literature | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V403
Here's what University of York says about its Bioarchaeology course.
Bioarchaeology enables us to paint a more vivid picture of the human past.
BSc Bioarchaeology combines the sciences with an interest in history and ancient populations. York is home to the BioArCh centre, a collaborative research facility formed by the Departments of Archaeology, Biology and Chemistry. The centre is internationally-recognised, with a unique concentration of expertise in human palaeoecology and environmental archaeology.
Undertake isotopic analysis of remains from archaeological sites. Discover where people came from and the distance they travelled in their lifetimes. Understand what past diets were like. Learn to analyse the proteins in object fragments such as Viking-Age hair combs. Find out how they were made and the what they were made of. Examine ancient DNA to better understand our human timeline.
Our department is world-renowned for the advanced study of archaeology. We’re friendly and welcoming, meaning you'll get to know your lecturers, and they'll get to know you. You'll have so many opportunities to get involved. Join the Archaeology Society to working abroad on a research project. We have bespoke facilities on campus.
Source: University of York
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Archaeology
Location
Main Site | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Archaeological sciences
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £26,900 per year |
| International | £26,900 per year |
University of York student reviews
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1st year student
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Very good but could improve with including other people who may not be a drinking person
1st year student
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Fun night life but not many shops to go around
1st year student
1 year ago
Very expensive and the aldi is very far from the east campus. There is a Nisa which is way too expensive for students living by. My accommodation cost is expensive especially living with 12 people.
1st year student
1 year ago
Very good there is the wellbeing team who can help people during their hard times. Plus there is people who can support thise who may have not found a house or not found any flatmates
1st year student
1 year ago
I like the accommodations however I dont like the people I am living with. If only they did the application where you match up people by hobbies and interests like Warick University does.
1st year student
1 year ago
I like the timetable set for them, the module may need to think about not making them all presentations. The teacher is good.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of York
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of York students who took the Bioarchaeology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
low
Learning opportunities
65%
low
Learning opportunities
65%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
65%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
65%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
65%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
44%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
59%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
56%
low
Organisation and management
56%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
35%
low
Learning resources
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
57%
low
Student voice
57%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
47%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
71%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
53%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
59%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of York. These students are taking Bioarchaeology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of York graduates who took Bioarchaeology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of York graduates who took Bioarchaeology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Bioarchaeology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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