Bachelors in Biology

At Oxford, you don’t just study biology—you experience it first-hand. From immersive fieldwork to cutting-edge labs, from tutorials with real specimens to guidance from world-class researchers, you’ll develop practical expertise that connects theory to the living world:

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

• Week-long field course in Pembrokeshire at the end of your first year, where you’ll work across rocky shore, sand dune, and woodland habitats—designing and carrying out ecological experiments yourself.

• Tutorials in the Museum of Natural History, where specimens such as fossils, taxa, and anatomical models bring core concepts to life and root your learning in real evidence.

• Access to Oxford’s world-class facilities—including the Bodleian Libraries, Museum of Natural History, Ashmolean, Pitt Rivers, and the Botanic Garden/Arboretum—with priority access for your studies and research.

• Wytham Woods living laboratory, a 1,000-acre woodland just outside Oxford, home to long-term student-led projects in ecology, biodiversity, and conservation.

• State-of-the-art science infrastructure, from advanced laboratories to mass spectrometry, MRI facilities, and vast specimen collections across Oxford’s Science Area.

• Independent research in Year 4 (MBiol track), where you’ll complete a full lab or field-based project with expert supervision, paired with advanced training in research skills.

An Oxford Biology degree opens doors everywhere: many graduates continue into further study, while others step straight into exciting careers in research, conservation, healthcare, education, or policy. Common roles include Research Assistant, Science Communicator, Environmental Consultant, and School Teacher. Thanks to Oxford’s global reputation, employers and postgraduate institutions see this degree as a real mark of excellence.

Here’s how Oxford helps you get there:

• The University Careers Service gives you tailored support—CV workshops, one-to-one advice, career fairs, and exclusive job listings through CareerConnect.

• Employment & Salary Data: Oxford Biology graduates earn around £27,000 within 15 months, with steady salary growth in the years that follow.

• Industry Links: you’ll benefit from connections with research organisations, conservation groups, and leading labs across Oxford, offering valuable placements and collaborations.

• Long-Term Value: while not tied to a specific professional body, the Oxford name carries weight worldwide—backed by world-class research, teaching, and rigorous scientific training.

• Graduate Outcomes: about 87% of Biology graduates are in work or further study within six months.

Further Academic Progression:
If you’re aiming for advanced study, this degree sets you up perfectly for Master’s or DPhil (PhD) programmes in areas like molecular biology, ecology, conservation, or environmental science. Many graduates stay at Oxford, while others move on to top universities across the globe—opening doors to research, academia, and leadership in the life sciences.