  {"id":758,"date":"2020-07-28T11:45:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T15:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/?page_id=758"},"modified":"2023-05-22T22:10:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T02:10:08","slug":"why-choose-science-at-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/why-choose-science-at-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Choose Science at York?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The Faculty of Science is a model of excellence. Our academic programs are of the highest quality, the research of our professors is recognized globally, and the caliber of our students is exceptional.&nbsp;We attract students who are focused, with ambitions to enter professional programs such as medicine, dentistry or pharmacy, to pursue graduate studies, or to gain employment as scientists in government and industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">What sets York Science apart from other research-intensive faculties is our unique collaborative learning environment.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With an annual intake of around 1,100 new students across all of our undergraduate programs, students find it easy to get to know others in their program and to form study groups. Our 150 professors are actively engaged in student learning, and while challenging their students academically, they are also committed to providing exceptional&nbsp;learning supports to ensure our students are successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube border-md border-primary wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YorkU Science Promotional Video\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6NqKwlRm-fo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:27%\">\n<h2 class=\"text-uppercase h5 wp-block-heading\">Future Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/undergraduate-programs\/\">Undergraduate Programs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/admissions\/\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/experiential-education\/\">Experiential Eduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/\">Future Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Hear from Our Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1359\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Brian-S.jpg\" alt=\"Student Brian S.\" class=\"wp-image-3190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Brian-S.jpg 1359w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Brian-S-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Brian-S-1024x601.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1359px) 100vw, 1359px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"card-title h5 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Brian S.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BSc, Biology <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medical Student at the University of Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"I am a third-year medical student at the University of Toronto  My involvement with the Student Ambassador Program at ¿ì²¥ÊÓÆµ has taught me valuable skills that help me to this day. As a student ambassador, you develop great public speaking skills since you are tasked with conversing with parents, prospective students, professors, and staff. These skills directly lend itself to being able to talk to patients and other health professionals in a clear and professional manner.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/why-choose-science-at-york\/hear-from-our-alumni\/\">Read more about Brian<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"1114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Miranda-1-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Student Miranda.\" class=\"wp-image-3143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Miranda-1-2.jpeg 966w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Miranda-1-2-260x300.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Miranda-1-2-888x1024.jpeg 888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"card-title h5 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Miranda R.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BSc, Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Science Academic Advisor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"During my time at York, I joined SOS - Student Ombud Services through Bethune College. In SOS, as a peer leader I had a number of training sessions which focused on public speaking, communication, time management and a lot more. In the final year, I did a research practicum course I was able to gain knowledge and experiences from interacting with this group of individuals. The skills and experiences gained from my time in the research position helped me to apply the knowledge gained from material taught in my classes.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/why-choose-science-at-york\/hear-from-our-alumni\/\">Read more about Miranda<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Carol-N-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Student Carol N.\" class=\"wp-image-3277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Carol-N-1.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2020\/08\/Carol-N-1-300x240.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"card-title h5 has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Carol N. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BSc, Biology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Respiratory Therapy Student at Michener<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">\"Being a Science Student Ambassador and working in the Faculty of Science Recruitment team has developed my communication and interpersonal skills immensely throughout my undergrad. I learnt a lot from collaborating with fellow students, professors, and faculty members in my projects. I learned how to contribute to a team and in order to do so effectively, be open to feedback and asking for help.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/why-choose-science-at-york\/hear-from-our-alumni\/\">Read more about Carol<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-white text-center\">Connect with York Science<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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