Medicine at University of Cambridge in Cambridge, UK

Course Description: Medicine at University of Cambridge in Cambridge, UK

Program Overview

The Cambridge Medicine Summer School for ages 16–18 provides students with prior knowledge and understanding of medicine, exposing them to the fields of biology, human anatomy, genetics, genomics, emergency medicine, and neuroscience in a hands-on learning environment.

Classes and workshops led by expert tutors and medical professionals will expand students' knowledge base and provide real insight into what it takes to build a career in medicine, from applications to specializations.

Students will live on campus at the University of Cambridge, experience life as a student, and explore the historic city with new friends from around the world, sleeping in real student rooms set in ancient Cambridge quadrangles.

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📚 What’s Included

✔️ Residential stay at the prestigious University of Cambridge (Queen's College)

✔️ Expert-led lessons on medicine, anatomy, and medical applications

✔️ Graduation ceremony, report cards, and a graduation certificate

✔️ International student community with over 170 nationalities represented

✔️ Accommodation, meals, tuition, and cultural programmes included

✔️ Cultural excursions to historic UK locations

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🎓 Program Highlights

• Medical Foundations: Learn the anatomy and physiology of key body systems, and how they are disrupted by disease.

• Medical Ethics: Apply ethical principles to practical medical scenarios and deepen your understanding of healthcare.

• Clinical Experience: Develop presentation and communication skills through simulated checkups and appointments.

• Research & Analysis: Critically analyze current medical research and explore real-world health challenges.

• Career Pathways: Identify the major health challenges facing humanity and prepare to pursue a medical degree.

• Hands-on Learning: Gain hands-on clinical experience and explore different medical specialties.

• Leadership & Teamwork: Engage in leadership and collaborative activities that foster teamwork in medical practice.

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🧠 Key Topics Covered

• Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Medical Ethics & Communication

• Critical Thinking in Medicine

• Medical Research & Development

• Clinical Practice & Simulated Scenarios

• Specializations in Medicine

• Leadership & Public Speaking in Healthcare

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🗓️ Sample Timetable

Week 1:

Sunday

🕒 Arrival & Transfer – Orientation & Staff Meet-and-Greet

Monday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Introduction to Medicine – Basic Medical Concepts & Human Anatomy

🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Medical Ethics Workshop

🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Team Icebreakers & Socials

Tuesday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Anatomy & Physiology Lesson

🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Simulated Medical Checkups

🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Sports Tournament

Wednesday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Health Challenges Discussion

🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Full-day Excursion (e.g., Oxford, Cambridge)

🕖 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Relaxation (Late Return)

Thursday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Medical Research & Analysis Workshop

🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Clinical Skills Development

🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Night Navigation Challenge

Friday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Advanced Medical Simulations

🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Patient Communication & Leadership Skills

🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Aqua Fun �*

Saturday

🕗 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Full-day Excursion

🕖 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Campfire & Marshmallows �*

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🚗 Transportation

Transfer Fee: Available from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) at £265 one-way.

• Arrival flight must land after 06:00 BST and before 18:00 BST.

• Departure flight must take off no earlier than 08:00 BST and no later than 22:00 BST.

Price includes:

• Transport to campus

• Welcome on arrival

• Transport booked for you by our head office team

• Dedicated transfers line to call if any queries

• Information emails in advance

• Monitoring of flight delays/diversions and auto-adjustment of transport

• Supervision at the airport

• Unaccompanied minor paperwork (if needed)

• Connection with your transport, water and snack on arrival, and more.

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📜 Graduation & Certificate

Students will be invited to an illustrious graduation ceremony to receive their certificates in an amazing venue on campus, followed by a graduation party to celebrate their achievements.

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🎤 Guest Speakers from Previous Summers

• Professor Brian Cox – Physicist, Bestselling Author

• Marcus Du Sautoy – Mathematician, Scientist

• Helen Sharman – Astronaut, Scientist

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🎨 Activities

• Karaoke

• Quiz Night

• Arts & Crafts

• Sports (Football, Ping Pong, Yoga)

• Improv Theatre

• Chess Tournament

• Graduation Party

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🏫 Location

Enjoy educational experiences at the prestigious University of Cambridge (Queen's College). All programmes take place in a secure environment, with 24-hour campus supervision by staff. Students must check in regularly during the day: at breakfast roll-call; at morning classes; in the afternoon for lessons, workshops, or activities; at dinner and in the evening before curfew. Each campus has a safe where students can deposit items of value such as passports, bank cards, and travel documents.

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👩‍🏫 Sample Tutors

• Dr. Claire Keene – Public Health Clinician

• Master's in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the University of Oxford.

• Experienced clinical trial manager, recently managing a Médecins Sans Frontières project on HIV and tuberculosis.

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🔗 Call to Action

Apply Now to secure your place at the Oxford Medicine Summer School. Engage in real-world medical scenarios, develop clinical skills, and prepare for a future in medicine while studying at one of the world’s top universities.