Biology supercurriculars!
I'm a Year 12 studying Biology, Maths and History predicted A*A*A, and I want to study biology at Oxford. Does anyone have any recommendations for wider reading but also other supercurriculars to enhance my application?
Thanks!
edit: im kind of more interested in the cellular, genetics and immunology side of biology, not so much in the nature/wildlife side. I still like it it's just not my preferred niche! If anyone has any specific book recommendations or work experience or ANY OTHER supercurriculars I can do please reply!
Thanks!
edit: im kind of more interested in the cellular, genetics and immunology side of biology, not so much in the nature/wildlife side. I still like it it's just not my preferred niche! If anyone has any specific book recommendations or work experience or ANY OTHER supercurriculars I can do please reply!
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 1
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Work experience, short courses, and evidence of your own research into a specific area would be a good start. Learn what you want to learn about and see where it takes you
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by BookWorm578 Work experience, short courses, and evidence of your own research into a specific area would be a good start. Learn what you want to learn about and see where it takes you
Do you have any specific options I could try, I've applied for so many things but I can't seem to get into anything because of where I live!
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From the Biology dept website:
Show your passion for the subject – don’t just tell us you like biology, show us evidence. Have you read any books, watched any documentaries, gone on any walks or trips, or done any volunteering? Explain what about biology you are interested in and anything that inspires you
Join a local nature/conservation trust, watch a few David Attenborough documentaries, visit a nearby natural history museum if you have one, make some observations about the decline or rise in biodiversity in the area where you live. Always remember, that the admission tutors are not looking for a long list of supercurriculars, they just want to know what you have learned from them. Think about an aspect of Biology that really interests you e.g. conservation, evolution, ecology etc. and find reading and podcast material about that particular topic.
Show your passion for the subject – don’t just tell us you like biology, show us evidence. Have you read any books, watched any documentaries, gone on any walks or trips, or done any volunteering? Explain what about biology you are interested in and anything that inspires you
Join a local nature/conservation trust, watch a few David Attenborough documentaries, visit a nearby natural history museum if you have one, make some observations about the decline or rise in biodiversity in the area where you live. Always remember, that the admission tutors are not looking for a long list of supercurriculars, they just want to know what you have learned from them. Think about an aspect of Biology that really interests you e.g. conservation, evolution, ecology etc. and find reading and podcast material about that particular topic.
Reply 4
Work experience isn't a requirement (I didn't do any but got an offer), but you could do something like an essay competition, a presentation in school or read a book on a niche you're very interested in and then discuss the further thoughts/questions they've made you have.
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by WillE001Do you have any specific options I could try, I've applied for so many things but I can't seem to get into anything because of where I live!
I’ve got a similar problem when applying to programmes. Try looking up and finding articles, documentaries, and podcasts online to try to get a feel of what really interests you. Then try a free online course in a field that interests you. Ask your school if you can volunteering in their science department, or help out in biology lessons as a bit on work experience and to enhance your knowledge. Maybe look into competions?
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