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Biology

Explore life from the molecular to the environmental, combining theoretical study with practical field experience.

EXPLORE COURSE

Biology at Brasenose ranges from the study of molecules and genes to ecosystems and biodiversity, with opportunities for fieldwork in the UK and abroad.

YEARS

4

PLACES

6

GRADES

A*AA

All students enrol on the four-year MBiol, with the option to leave after three years with a BA. We usually admit six students each year, supported by tutors with interests in evolutionary biology, ecology and conservation.

There is no admissions test for Biology. Further information on entry requirements, including the school subjects normally expected and guidance on deferred applications, is available on the central Oxford University website.

Careers

Brasenose Biology graduates go on to many different careers. Some continue their studies through research or applied postgraduate work, while others move into education, environmental consultancy, healthcare, the media or the charity sector. The scientific understanding and field experience developed during the degree are valued by employers across a wide range of areas.