Oxford Scholastica Academy - Online Biology & Life Sciences Course
Oxford Scholastica Academy
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Want to fast-track your biology skills this summer? Join Oxford Scholastica Academy’s online Biology & Life Sciences: explore genetics, evolution, microbiology and biotech with Oxbridge tutors, small classes and a research project to boost your uni application and lab skills.
This online Biology & Life Sciences summer course from Oxford Scholastica Academy is designed for motivated 15-2018 year olds and introduces advanced topics such as genetics, evolution, ecology, microbiology and biotechnology. Teaching is delivered live via Zoom with expert tutors (typically from Oxford and Cambridge) and small class sizes (max 15), combining lectures, masterclasses and a final research project.
Live tutorials run daily from 1-3 PM UK time, with students expected to commit around four hours per day (two hours live tuition plus independent study). Students who successfully complete the programme receive an Oxford Scholastica Certificate of Achievement and outstanding participants may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation; graduates are also invited to an online Graduation event and can apply for the Ambassador Programme.
Courses are offered in one- and two-week formats during JuneAugust 2026 with multiple course start dates. Applicants register via the Oxford Scholastica online form and are asked to submit a personal statement; English language ability at CEFR C1 (IELTS 6.
5 equivalent) is required to ensure participants can fully engage with live seminars and assessments.
Merissa Hickman
Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement
Dates from the previous cycle — new dates are announced when applications reopen.
01 Jun 2026
2026 course start date
15 Jun 2026
2026 course start date
29 Jun 2026
2026 course start date
13 Jul 2026
2026 course start date
27 Jul 2026
2026 course start date
10 Aug 2026
2026 course start date
Location
- Must be aged between 11 and 18 years old at the start of your chosen course (course advertised for 15-18 year olds).
- Must be motivated to study the chosen subject and provide a personal statement on the registration form.
- Must be able to speak, read and understand English to CEFR level C1 (equates to IELTS 6.5); no formal test required but the provider may arrange a call to check level.
£595
Tuition fees: £595 for one week or £995 for two weeks. Fees cover live teaching (20 hours for two-week courses), masterclasses, preparatory reading, independent study assignments, personalised feedback, and graduation benefits (certificate, letter of recommendation eligibility, Ambassador Programme invitation).
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