Oxford Biology offer holders 2024

Original post by forestwillow

I have an offer for bio at wadham and I was just wondering if there was anyone else who was going for biology and how you're feeling?

I've got an offer for bio at Keble. Looking forward to it (as long as I get the grades). An essay every week sounds pretty tough but I'm sure we'll get used to it.

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Lexios

I've got an offer for bio at Keble. Looking forward to it to be fair, an essay every week does sound tough tho.

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OP

Original post by Lexios

I've got an offer for bio at Keble. Looking forward to it (as long as I get the grades). An essay every week sounds pretty tough but I'm sure we'll get used to it.

I'm kind of looking forward to it, ngl, it's been so long since I've had the chance to actually write about biology

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Original post by forestwillow

I have an offer for bio at wadham and I was just wondering if there was anyone else who was going for biology and how you're feeling?

Hello, I can't assist re biology but I am a graduate of Wadham and I just want to say that it's a wonderful college. The Oxford experience in general is amazing - academic intensity and a social whirl. Congrats on getting a place, and I hope you have a blast.

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Thunderstorms19

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Hi, my son has an offer at Wadham to study Biology - we went to the offer holder day on Monday. He isn't on this site yet but I'll ask him to set up an account!

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Original post by Thunderstorms19

Hi, my son has an offer at Wadham to study Biology - we went to the offer holder day on Monday. He isn't on this site yet but I'll ask him to set up an account!

I was there too! It seemed very lovely but unfortunately I didn't get to meet anyone doing bio in person. That sounds fab, thanks!

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open-air-steplad

Original post by forestwillow

I have an offer for bio at wadham and I was just wondering if there was anyone else who was going for biology and how you're feeling?

Well done that’s great! I am a current year 12 student who would love to study Biology at Oxford for 2025. Do you have any good advice on how to have a strong application and anything I should be doing/reading? Thank you!

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Original post by open-air-steplad

Well done that’s great! I am a current year 12 student who would love to study Biology at Oxford for 2025. Do you have any good advice on how to have a strong application and anything I should be doing/reading? Thank you!

I would just say cultivate what you're interested in in, my personal statement was on menopause in killer whales and the role of sexism in science. Obviously yours doesn't have to be that political, but just consume anything relevant to a specific area of interest you have. They want you to be specific about what you're interested in. And if you don't have a specific interest find one or make one up! See if there are any talks, or if there's any pivotal books you should be reading.

And also, just be yourself, they want interesting people to deal with for the next three to four years.

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open-air-steplad

Original post by forestwillow

I would just say cultivate what you're interested in in, my personal statement was on menopause in killer whales and the role of sexism in science. Obviously yours doesn't have to be that political, but just consume anything relevant to a specific area of interest you have. They want you to be specific about what you're interested in. And if you don't have a specific interest find one or make one up! See if there are any talks, or if there's any pivotal books you should be reading.
And also, just be yourself, they want interesting people to deal with for the next three to four years.

Thank you!

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Okayokey3

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hiiii i also got a offer for bio!!! (st hughs college) and it would be really nice to meet you!

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OP

Congrats! What are you looking forward to? My favourite bit is animal behaviour so that's what I'm eager for

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Okayokey3

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Original post by forestwillow

Congrats! What are you looking forward to? My favourite bit is animal behaviour so that's what I'm eager for

thx! you too!! well, for me im suuuper excited about the field trip in the first year. Heard that it's compulsory and we will go to some place off-campus for 7 days! p.s im also very into animal biology!

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Original post by Okayokey3

thx! you too!! well, for me im suuuper excited about the field trip in the first year. Heard that it's compulsory and we will go to some place off-campus for 7 days! p.s im also very into animal biology!

oh wow! I'd forgotten about that - definitely looking forward to it - sounds amazing! i'm really looking forward to the whole experience, and i cant wait to meet everyone on the course :smile:

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Okayokey3

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Original post by forestwillow

oh wow! I'd forgotten about that - definitely looking forward to it - sounds amazing! i'm really looking forward to the whole experience, and i cant wait to meet everyone on the course :smile:

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me toooo!

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WonderWhippet123

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Original post by Lexios

I've got an offer for bio at Keble. Looking forward to it (as long as I get the grades). An essay every week sounds pretty tough but I'm sure we'll get used to it.

Me too! Just got IB results and I made it. Maybe I’ll see you in October :smile:

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golden_trunks06

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Hi! I'm applying this year for 2025 entry for Bio at Oxford and was wondering if you had any advice/tips for the interview? How did you find it? Thank you so much! Look forward to hearing back 🙂

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playfulsheep