Come to Newcastle University this Summer

Are you a high school student aged 16 or 17? 

After a hugely successful summer school in July, Newcastle University will once again be running a pre-university summer school for students preparing to apply for medicine for the 2025 academic year. Our summer school is for high-achieving students who are enrolled in the final years of high school. You must be aged 16 before the start date of this course. 

Join us to find out if medicine is the right course for you and to learn more about studying in the UK, how to apply to medicine and what makes a great medical student.

The summer school will be an exciting mix of UK and international students - giving you a global outlook on medical sciences.

Key information

Your summer school will include:

  • an in-depth look at studying medicine at Newcastle University
  • practical sessions in clinical skills and human anatomy (using SECTRA table)
  • medical interview preparation and practice
  • medical ethics workshop
  • '5th choice' taster sessions from biomedical sciences, psychology, nutrition, sport and exercise science and dietetics
  • networking with current medical students
  • explore the popular student city of Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 4 nights accommodation included and all meals
  • social activities

Please note that summer school is not credit-bearing.

Eligibility

To attend our summer school you must:

  • be considered as an international student for fees when attending university
  • demonstrate motivation to study medical sciences at university
  • be aged over 16 and under 18 by the last day of summer school
  • fluent in English 

Dates

The pre-university medical sciences summer school will run from Monday 8th July until Friday 12th July 2024. The deadline for applications is 1st May 2024.

Accommodation

Our medical sciences summer school students will be staying with us in Park View, in a private, en-suite bedroom. Park View offers modern, spacious 6 - 8 bedroom flats with each flat sharing a communal kitchen/lounge.  There is 24-hour security and staff supervision.

Fees 

International student fees for the pre-university medical sciences summer school are £1,750.00. 

Submit your application today

Start your application and arrange your short interview with the team in the Faculty of Medical Science. 

 

 

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