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
In-person weekly • Short courses
This course looks at the importance of plants on our planet and the relationship between plants, humans, and the environment. The course will understand how plants survive in extreme environments and how scientific research can impact the food we consume.
- Tue 23 Apr 2024 – Tue 02 Jul 2024
- 10 meetings
- 10:30am – 12:30pm
Online - live • Short courses
An introduction to the brain, presenting the main topics of neuroscience. Biological theories are discussed in the context of psychology, covering basic brain neuroanatomy and linking it to human behaviour and mind functions such as learning and sleeping.
- Thu 09 May 2024
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
In-person day/weekend • Short courses
Insects are everywhere, but we often don’t fully appreciate their fascinating natural history. During this day, you will learn more about the insects in our county including the many ways in which they benefit us and our ecosystems.
- Sat 01 Jun 2024
- 9:45am – 5:00pm
Short intensive • Professional development
An exploration of both the distinctive ethical questions raised by some of the developments in neuroscience, and the ways they might change our understanding of ethics itself, by revealing the biological basis of human morality.
- Mon 10 Jun 2024 – 14 Jun 2024
Summer schools • Short courses
This course will introduce some of the main cellular structures, and their function in human cells. We will explore how the normal “happy” cell maintains a healthy body, concluding with a discussion about advances in cell biology.
- Sun 30 Jun 2024 – 06 Jul 2024
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 practical skills and theoretical understanding needed to contribute effectively 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.