Study Mind Physics Work Experience (Year 12 Programme)
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Get hands-on with astrophysics, geophysics and lab visits in Central London. Choose a 1-3 week Study Mind Physics placement to boost your UCAS personal statement and explore physics careers with experts and small-group teaching.
Study Mind's Physics Work Experience is an in-person immersive programme in Central London designed to give school students practical exposure to physics topics and research environments. Participants take part in hands-on workshops covering astrophysics, geophysics, medical imaging and dark matter detection, visit leading labs and the Science Museum, and attend industry visits to experience engineering and research workplaces.
Choose from 1-, 2- or 3-week packages that include small-group teaching (maximum 10-12 students), coding and data sessions (e. g. , Python), UCAS application and career support, and optional industry placements or a dedicated Career & Life Skills week.
Residential accommodation is available for the residential option at Ramsay Hall (UCL) with single-occupancy rooms and shared facilities. The programme is aimed at Year 10-13 students (ages 15-18) and provides a certificate on completion to support university applications.
Study Mind runs a widening-participation bursary scheme (full, 75%, 50%) with a separate application process and supporting evidence requirements.
Certificate of completion (suitable for UCAS applications / CV)
06 Apr 2026
31 Jul 2026
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- You are a student in Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 or Year 13 (ages 15-18)
- Have a genuine passion for Physics
- Obtain consent to attend from a parent/carer
- Be able to attend one of the weeks advertised
- Good level of English (understanding and speaking) to fully participate
- Bursary-specific criteria (for discounted or free places): provide proof of receipt of Universal Credit, Free School Meals or Pupil Premium; complete an essay task; provide a teacher reference (head of sixth form or relevant subject teacher).
£1,799
Three package options: 1 week - £1799 (Rising Talent); 2 weeks - £2999 (Career Explorer); 3 weeks - £3999 (Future Leader). Prices include workshops (geophysics, astrophysics, medical imagery), industry visits, UCAS application & careers support. Bursaries available (full, 75%, 50%) via separate application form.
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