Medicine & Life Sciences Course

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Whether passionate about human biology, intrigued by medical technology or driven to become a doctor, the Reach Cambridge Medicine & Life Science Course is the ideal summer course for you. This course offers a unique combination of lectures, practicals, and excursions led by a variety of experienced, successful academics, as well as Cambridge alumni working in the highest tiers of their fields. The course introduces students to a range of subjects taught by scientists at the cutting edge of biological and medical research, inviting them to explore the most interesting areas of medicine and life science such as anatomy, trauma… Learn more

Course Outline

Whether passionate about human biology, intrigued by medical technology or driven to become a doctor, the Reach Cambridge Medicine & Life Science Course is the ideal summer course for you.

This course offers a unique combination of lectures, practicals, and excursions led by a variety of experienced, successful academics, as well as Cambridge alumni working in the highest tiers of their fields. The course introduces students to a range of subjects taught by scientists at the cutting edge of biological and medical research, inviting them to explore the most interesting areas of medicine and life science such as anatomy, trauma & emergency, pharmacology, physiology and biological and medical research. As a part of academic enrichment, students are exposed to the latest scientific innovations, and to the research and development work that is carried out before a product/test is released into the market. Students will have a fantastic opportunity to explore contemporary medical issues in a supportive academic environment via a mixture of dynamic classes, guest lectures, interactive workshops and practical tasks including conducting an electroencephalogram (EEG), Medical Observations and emergency resuscitation. It is a perfect course for those considering a future in medicine or science!

Want to study more than one course? Choose two subject courses to study if you apply for a 4-week Summer program.

Upon application, select your desired program length and you will be prompted to choose a second course subject when completing your application form.

What’s included?

At Reach Cambridge, we provide the full package. We aim to make things as easy for our families when planning their summer experience.

The program cost includes:

Accommodation in University Colleges or our headquarters ‘Reach Hall’ in central Cambridge
24 onsite supervision
20 hours academic tuition per week
Guest Lectures by leading academics on global themes & University Life
Practical workshops (including leadership, interview skills and public speaking)
Two meals a day*
Fun, inclusive & exciting activities and events every afternoon and evening
2 coach excursions to exciting cultural highlights in the UK
Optional supervised airport transfers to and from London Heathrow airport and Cambridge
End of Program Graduation Celebration
Course Certificate
Course report including a suggested academic reading list for the future
End of program photo or postcard (designed by students on the program)

For peace of mind:

24 hour onsite supervision
Dedicated welfare staff
Students accommodated in small corridor groups
Reach Cambridge dedicated program office
Daily program blog for all friends, family and students

*‘Please note that only breakfast is provided on the weekends

Availability

2 Week Programs
July 2nd - July 15th
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July 16th - July 29th
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July 23rd - August 5th
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July 30th - August 12th
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4 Week Programs
July 2nd - July 29th
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July 16th - August 12th
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If you are here for 4 weeks in the Summer, you will have the opportunity to study two courses (two weeks each course).

Want help choosing your second course? Click here to see our full list of available courses.

2 Week Programs
July 2nd - July 15th
Options

July 16th - July 29th
Options

July 23rd - August 5th
-

July 30th - August 12th
Apply

4 Week Programs
July 2nd - July 29th
Options

July 16th - August 12th
Apply

Deadlines: Your deposit is due within 7 days of your application, your personal statement is due within 30 days of your application and all remaining items are due by 31st March.

Fees

2 Week Programs
Earlybird price – £5395
Standard price – £5395

4 Week Programs
Earlybird price – £10595
Standard price – £10595

Deadlines: Your deposit is due within 7 days of your application, your personal statement is due within 30 days of your application and all remaining items are due by 31st March.

Tasters Courses

Why not enhance your experience by adding a couple of Taster Courses to your program? Click on this link for more details.

The following Taster Courses are available alongside this Course during the summer. You can add one Taster Course for each week you will be in Cambridge (i.e. for a two week course, you can add two Tasters):

Community Outreach

Reach Cambridge is proud of its excellent links with UK- based charities. Through this exciting taster, students can earn ten community outreach hours, learn valuable skills in teamwork and project management, and take part in a project that makes a real difference.

The fee for this Taster Course is £150

Creative Writing

During the Creative Writing taster course, students learn a range of strategies that help them develop as a writer. With activities designed to spark creativity and exercises aimed at advancing composition skills, this taster helps students to explore their full creative potential. Whether students are interested in writing fiction, poetry or articles, they will find this enriching taster to be a perfect addition to any one of our summer programs.