Biological sciences
Short courses
The Department offers a range of short courses in biological sciences – both in-person and online. These include day schools, weekly learning programmes and professional development courses.
Academic credit
Many of our courses can be studied for credit which means they can count towards a recognised qualification.
Upcoming courses
Online - live • Short courses • Hybrid - in person or online
Islands often harbour a unique and diverse fauna, but island biodiversity is also very vulnerable to a range of human-created threats. Explore the impact of two of the main threats: climate change and invasive species.
- Sat 10 May 2025
- 9:45am – 1:00pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Learn more about the many fascinating butterflies and moths that can be found in Oxfordshire. Gain an overview of the main species and their natural history, and have a chance to look for urban butterflies and moths in Oxford.
- Sat 14 Jun 2025
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
This five-day course provides an overview of the regulatory, financial, clinical and commercial challenges faced by those wishing to bring innovative nanotechnologies to market.
- Mon 07 Jul 2025 – 11 Jul 2025
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
This five-day course introduces physical scientists, engineers and non-scientists to biological systems and terminology relevant to nanotechnology, and showcases current applications and new developments in bionanotechnology.
- Mon 06 Oct 2025 – 10 Oct 2025
Online - live • Short courses • Professional development
A seven-week online course introducing the current state of technology and addressing implications for safety, regulation and innovation. It is for professionals worldwide seeking an overview of this important subject.
- Mon 13 Oct 2025 – 30 Nov 2025
- 7 meetings
Short intensive • Short courses • Professional development
This five-day course focuses on emerging areas of medicine using nucleic acids as drugs and using treatments based on stem cells and bioengineered tissues, including the combined technologies reflecting uses of genetically modified stem cells.
- Mon 10 Nov 2025 – 14 Nov 2025
Related subjects and qualifications:
Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques
Part-time and taught mostly online, the course provides high quality practical training in techniques for ecological field surveysPostgraduate Diploma in International Wildlife Conservation Practice
A unique full-time residential course designed to equip you with the skills and theoretical understanding needed to contribute to conservation research and action in the developing world.Medical and health sciences
Postgraduate qualifications, short courses, part-time study and online courses in medical and health sciencesBiosciences
Develop your skills in biosciences with a range of short courses, including vaccinology.