Oxford Scholastica Academy: Discover Medicine Academy (Summer Medicine Course in Oxford)
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Curious if medicine’s for you? Spend two weeks at Oxford’s campus, learn anatomy, clinical skills and basic surgery with Oxbridge tutors, tackle a four-hour Hospital Challenge and build skills, experience and UCAS-ready insight to boost your uni and career plans.
The Discover Medicine Academy is a two-week residential summer programme held on the Oxford University campus that introduces students to core medical topics and practical clinical skills. Students explore anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and medical research, practise clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and assessing X-rays, and learn basic surgical techniques under the guidance of expert tutors (typically from Oxford and Cambridge).
The course includes a four-hour Hospital Challenge where students visit a hospital, meet real patients, take histories and collaborate on diagnostic and treatment decisions. The programme also offers masterclasses, ethics debates, a mini clinical trial experience, and a final class focused on a tutor's personal research area.
Students finish with a graduation ceremony and receive a Certificate of Achievement; eligible students may also receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation and can apply to the year-long Ambassador Programme. This course is designed for motivated young learners (targeted at ages 12-14) seeking an immersive introduction to medicine and to strengthen future university applications.
Social, cultural and sporting activities - including day trips, college experiences and an International Boat Ball - run alongside academic sessions to provide a broad residential experience of university life.
Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement; personalised Letter of Recommendation for students who meet the criteria
Session 1 (5th July - 18th July 2026)
Session 2 (19th July - 1st August 2026)
Session 3 (2nd August - 15th August 2026)
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- Must be aged between 11 and 18 years old at the start of the chosen course (course targeted at 12-14 year olds)
- Must be motivated to learn about the subject and provide a personal statement on the registration form
- Must be able to speak, read and understand English to CEFR C1 level (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
- Applicants who have already started university are not eligible
£6,995
Programme fee: £6,995. A deposit of £995 is required to secure a place; the deposit will be refunded if an applicant is not accepted.
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