Medicine at Cambridge College

Learn in a city with medicine in its DNA.

At Cambridge College, our students will gain practical skills and medical knowledge in our Medicine programme as students start their amazing journey to becoming a doctor or working in the healthcare profession. Additionally, students will participate in comprehensive First Aid training during the course and receive helpful advice on pursuing medicine at university.

Beyond medical theory and practise, we examine the role of medicine in a broader context to help students develop their critical thinking abilities and an understanding of crucial public health issues, as well as to provide them with all the assistance they need to submit an effective application to a reputable medical school.

At a Glance

With its history, culture and record number of Nobel Prize winners, few places can capture your imagination as much as Cambridge, making it a perfect place to study Medicine for the summer.

  • Price: £4,500
  • Ages: 15-17
  • English Level: B1+ (Intermediate and above)
  • Duration: 2 weeks
  • Maximum Class Size: 15
  • Academic Content: 25 Hours Per Week
  • Starting Dates: 9th, 23rd July, 6th August 2023
  • Location: Sancton Wood School, Cambridge

What you’ll learn

  • Subject areas which are fundamental to medicine
  • Additional information on areas including pathology, histology, biochemistry, and epidemiology.
  • Professional 21st century skills through team research initiatives.
  • Improved public speaking and presentation abilities.
  • Writing a personal statement and preparation for interviews.
  • Complete First Aid instruction.
Industry Experience

During the Medicine Industry Experience programme, students will complete a first aid course to develop their basic life-saving skills in an interactive and hands-on way. They will also attend workshops run by medical professionals including doctors, paramedics, and more. These workshops will offer students an in-depth understanding of what it is like to work in the industry and the challenges that come with it. The Industry Experience programme aims to prepare Medicine students for their future careers in healthcare by providing them with a realistic understanding of the industry and the skills required to succeed in it.  

Why Choose This Course

  • Gain a deeper understanding of what key Medicine subject areas mean in both theory and practice.
  • See first-hand how doctors work and gain unique, authentic and practical experience of working in Medicine through SBC’s industry experience programme.
  • Grow your core professional skillset necessary for you to thrive at university and beyond, such as: collaboration, creativity, ideation and communication.
  • Make your university application successful, with the knowledge, motivation and ambition you acquire on this course.

What You’ll Get

  • The latest expert guidance from The Medic Portal especially made for students studying medicine
  • The writing skills and interview skills for a successful University application
  • First hand awareness of medical practices used in working hospitals
  • Lessons from experienced medical tutors
  • Preparation for medical school style learning through inspiring lectures and interactive seminars
  • The chance to learn from working industry professionals

Academic Sample

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FAQs

 

It was an excellent choice sending our daughter to Cambridge this summer. High-quality stay in an international environment with first-class course and entertainment offer. Congratulations to the SBC team!

Sabina, Parent, Spain

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Experience the perfect prep for a career that saves lives. Look back on a formative summer in a city with medicine in its DNA. Complete the enquiry form below and a member of our expert admissions team will be in touch.