Medical Summer School applications now open!

Who can apply?

These summer schools are for students in Years 11 and 12 in England from underrepresented backgrounds, particularly those from areas with limited outreach to medical schools. There are different options available, including residential, commuter, and online places.

Applications are now open for Medicine Summer Schools!

Applications for our residential medicine summer schools are now open and will close on 30 November 2025. You can find a list of the programmes below. Be sure to read the dates carefully as most require you to attend online sessions before the residential in Summer 2026.

All decisions about applications to the MSC Medicine Summer school programme will be communicated to applicants by Friday 23 January 2026.

Medicine Residential Summer Schools:

You can explore the available programmes using the links below. 

• Brunel University with Imperial College London
• University of  Lancashire with University of Sunderland
• Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) with University of Southampton and University of Surrey
• University of East Anglia with Anglia Ruskin University
• Newcastle University

Summer School Eligibility 2026Make a Summer School application

What will you experience?

• A simulated experience of what it’s like to study medicine or dentistry. You’ll try out different teaching methods and learn what to expect when you move from sixth form to university.
• Insight into the values and behaviours of medical and dental students, as well as doctors and dentists.
• An overview of the wide range of careers in medicine and dentistry, including specialties in demand and non-patient-focused healthcare options.
• Activities to help you build confidence and meet other like-minded students and academics.
• Advice and support on the application process, including preparation for interviews and admissions tests.
• Social activities to help you network and create a community with others on the same path.

Contact the MSC outreach team