Cambridge Medicine Summer School at Clare College, University of Cambridge, UK

Course Description: Cambridge Medicine Summer School at Clare College, University of Cambridge, UK

🧬 Programme Overview

The Cambridge Medicine Summer School Programme for ages 12–15 offers a unique opportunity for young aspiring doctors to explore the world of medicine in the academic heart of Cambridge. Students will gain foundational knowledge in medical science while developing essential study and collaboration skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Through interactive workshops, inspiring lectures, and practical simulations, students will learn how the human body functions and what it takes to pursue a career in medicine.

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📚 Academic Highlights

Students will enhance their academic skills and strengthen their ability in school by:

✅ Learning basic human anatomy and physiology

✅ Conducting independent research for assignments

✅ Taking part in academic workshops and study skills sessions

✅ Working in teams on collaborative medical projects

✅ Presenting their research at an exhibition event

✅ Comparing fields in medicine and healthcare

✅ Practising physical examinations, essential to patient care

✅ Exploring pathways into medical school and clinical careers

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🏛️ Location

Enjoy educational experiences at the prestigious University of Cambridge (Clare College), UK. Students will live and study in one of the university’s historic colleges and experience the rich academic traditions of Cambridge. With full supervision, secure facilities, and a vibrant student community, students will enjoy an inspiring, safe and immersive learning experience.

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🧾 What’s Included

✔️ Residential accommodation at Clare College, University of Cambridge

✔️ Inspiring programmes taught by experts

✔️ Graduation ceremony, report cards, and certificate

✔️ All meals, tuition, and extracurricular activities

✔️ Cultural excursions to historic UK locations

✔️ Full-time supervision and pastoral care

✔️ International student community with 170+ nationalities since 2004

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🎨 Activities

Outside the classroom, students can unwind and socialise through a wide variety of activities, including:

🎤 Karaoke

🧠 Quiz Night

🎨 Arts & Crafts

⚽ Sports (Football, Ping Pong, Yoga)

🎭 Improv Theatre

♟️ Chess Tournament

🎓 Graduation Party

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🗓️ A Typical Day

Here’s what a day at the Cambridge Medicine Summer School might look like:

8:00 AM – Breakfast on campus

9:00 AM – Morning lessons (with short breaks)

1:00 PM – Lunch break and relaxation time

2:00 PM – Afternoon lessons

3:30 PM – Medical workshops, cultural activities or study support

6:00 PM – Dinner on campus

7:00 PM – Public Speaking & Debate Society

8:00 PM – Evening socials: quiz nights, movies or karaoke

10:00 PM – Curfew

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👩‍⚕️ Sample Tutors

Dr Claire Keene

• Public health clinician with a Master’s in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the University of Oxford

• Experienced clinical trial manager

• Led Médecins Sans Frontières projects on HIV and tuberculosis

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🎤 Guest Speakers from Previous Summers

🧠 Professor Brian Cox – Renowned physicist and BBC presenter

📚 Marcus Du Sautoy – Mathematician and Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science

🚀 Helen Sharman – The first British astronaut, inspiring speaker, and science communicator

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🚐 Transportation

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

• Arrival Flights: Land between 06:00 and 18:00 BST

• Departure Flights: Take off between 08:00 and 22:00 BST

✅ Price includes:

• Welcome and transfer from the airport

• Transport to campus booked by head office

• Flight monitoring and auto-adjustment

• Supervision at the airport

• Unaccompanied minor support (if needed)

• Welcome snack and water upon arrival

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🎓 Graduation Ceremony

As the programme concludes, students will be honoured at a prestigious graduation ceremony held on campus, followed by a lively graduation party to celebrate their hard work and friendships formed throughout the experience.