Students are encouraged either to participate in undergraduate research projects with YCP faculty or to arrange a summer research experience with faculty at other institutions around the country. York College faculty offer a wide range of research opportunities for the student. Students, with their faculty mentors, may present their research findings at state and national scientific meetings. Papers have recently been presented by student-faculty teams in the areas of neurophysiology, exercise physiology, ornamental horticulture, plant development, animal behavior, microbial physiology and environmental microbiology. Additional research opportunities are available for students in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, biochemistry and reproductive physiology.
Many students earn credit through an internship by working in a learning environment off-campus.
Examples include biotechnology companies, environmental firms, nature centers or pharmaceutical laboratories. The skills and attitudes acquired in the workplace not only enhance the educational process at the college, but also provide a potential place of employment after graduation. A college-wide, Health Professions Committee exists on campus specifically to advise students interested in Medicine, Veterinary Science, Optometry, Physical Therapy and other professional careers based in the sciences. The committee forms a second tier of advisors for these pre-professional students in addition to their major advisor. Committee members assist students in designing a course sequence and in choosing other related activities that will strengthen their professional school applications.