Biological Sciences Pathways (BSc and MBiol)
- Biological Sciences (BSc or MBiol)
- Biological Sciences (Genetics and Genomics) (BSc or MBiol)
- Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences) (BSc or MBiol)
- Biological Sciences (Zoology) (BSc or MBiol)
During Induction Week, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events.
While most of these activities won’t change, there could be small changes to timings and locations, so make sure to check back here regularly for any updates.
Don’t forget to complete your online enrolment.
Induction schedule
Saturday 12 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Fair in the Forum (optional) Join the Fair in the Forum to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student. |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Sunday 13 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Fair in the Forum (optional) The second day of the Fair in the Forum. Join the Fair to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student. |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Wednesday 16 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 10:45am | Arrival and welcome from your Subject Coordinator - Casper Breuker |
JHB408, Snow Room, John Henry Brookes Buidling, Headington Campus |
| 10:45am - 11:00am | Welcome from your Programme Director - Deborah Pearce |
JHB408, Snow Room, John Henry Brookes Buidling, Headington Campus |
| 11:00am - 11:15am | Brookes Union talk |
JHB408, Snow Room, John Henry Brookes Buidling, Headington Campus |
| 11:15am - 11:30am | Introduction to faculty student support |
JHB408, Snow Room, John Henry Brookes Buidling, Headington Campus |
| 11:30am - 11:45am | Introduction to the Centre for Academic Development (CAD) | JHB408, Snow Room, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:45am - 12:30pm | Icebreaker interaction activities with Student Ambassadors, including a treasure hunt and opportunity to raise questions. |
JHB408, Snow Room, John Henry Brookes Buidling, Headington Campus |
Thursday 17 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Sport & Active Wellness Fair (optional) With nearly 40 Student Sports Clubs and a range of active wellness opportunities, discover how you can move, succeed and belong during your time with us. We welcome any ability and any level of commitment, from casual to professional. The first hour (10am to 11am) is a dedicated quieter time for those who may benefit from a calmer environment. While stall holders will help reduce noise levels, please note that we cannot guarantee a completely quiet or crowd-free space. Can’t make it in person? Follow us on Instagram @brookessportoxford for updates. |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm | Subject Meeting |
JHB308, Kennedy Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Buidling, Headington Campus |
| 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Sinclair Lab tour and Health and Safety talk |
SNC 2.01, Sinclair Building, Headington Campus |
| 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Academic Adviser (AA) meeting |
You will be notified via Oxford Brookes email with the exact time and location for the meeting. |
Friday 18 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Freshers' Fair (Optional) The biggest event of the week! Come to Headington Campus to meet lots of the University societies and find out how to get involved in their Give It a Go taster events. Don't miss it - you might find a society which interests you. Find out more about the Freshers’ Fair |
John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Student Support Co-ordinators
Your Student Support Coordinators will offer helpdesk sessions during Induction Week and the first week of the semester. You can attend these sessions to get help with module registration or ask questions about any other topic.
Find a helpdesk session with your Student Support Coordinators
Administrators
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person | SNC G.16, Sinclair Building, Headington Campus |
Monday to Thursday: 9:30am - 3:30pm Friday: 9:30am - 3:00pm |
The office is staffed between these hours by a number of different administrators. If you would like to meet the specific administrator for your course please contact them directly to check availability. You can find their email address below.
Other key contacts
| Job title | Name | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Lucy Crilly | lcrilly@brookes.ac.uk |
| Subject Coordinator |
Casper Breuker |
cbreuker@brookes.ac.uk |
|
Programme Lead |
Deborah Pearce | dpearce@brookes.ac.uk |
Additional information
Library support
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