Natural sciences

Explore natural phenomena with Oxford University.

Explore the natural world through our short courses in the natural sciences. Designed for flexible study and taught both in Oxford and online, these courses offer an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how the world works, spanning biology, physics, astronomy, and earth sciences, with links to medical and environmental fields.

Whether you are deepening your knowledge or pursuing a long-standing interest, you will learn from expert tutors who bring current research and scientific thinking into the classroom. Courses range from hands-on, practical study to more conceptual and theoretical exploration, encouraging you to engage critically with scientific ideas.

Topics cover a wide range of areas, including climate change, particle physics, animal behaviour, the origins of the universe, and the science of the brain. Designed for adult learners with a curiosity about science, these courses provide a supportive environment in which to expand your understanding and explore new areas of interest.