Pre-Medical School
Enrichment Overview
The Pre-Medical school is an enrichment activity designed to support students who have serious and realistic aspirations to study medicine at university. Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of Medical Science outside of the syllabus. It will prepare students for university applications by developing their awareness of current affairs within this field, understanding of the medical profession and develop a greater appreciation of the essential skills and relevant experience required for a successful university application. They will develop their oracy and confidence while discussing ethical issues as well as current initiatives within this field.
Types of activities include:
• Science book club
• Preparation for the UCAT test
• Ethics debates
• Developing problem solving skills
• Developing study skills in Science
• Work experience
• Visiting speakers
• Trips to universities and master classes
Students are also encouraged to take an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in a relevant medically-related field. Partner universities include: Aston, Birmingham, Keele, Leicester and Liverpool.
Experience gained during this enrichment will give you a detailed insight into the skills and knowledge required to make a successful application to study medicine.
Support provided by this enrichment will run throughout Year 12 and the application process, culminating in Year 13 with interview preparation.
Structure and frequency of meetings will be finalised once enrolment figures are known.
Attempts are made to keep costs to a minimum. There will be occasional transport costs.
Students must be enrolled onto A level Chemistry and at least one other Science A level. GCSE English and GCSE Maths must be at least grade 6.
At enrolment. It is not possible to do another enrichment alongside this.