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Biomedical Engineering (The Oxford Tradition)


Biomedical Engineering (The Oxford Tradition) summer course in Oxford, by Oxbridge Academic Programs.

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Course Summary

Drawing on a range of disciplines, including Medicine, Engineering, Biology, and Computing, Biodmedical Engineers develop the systems and devices that make advances in medicine possible. On this course, students will develop a firm grasp of engineering principles and techniques while using medical case studies to discover how these are applied to solving a range of problems. The class will be exposed to various aspects of the field, from new-age prosthetics to medical imaging and drug delivery via engineering for the heart. The course will conclude with students designing and presenting a model healthcare engineering project of their own.

The Oxford Tradition is housed in Pembroke College, which was founded by King James I, in 1624. Pembroke boasts Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger, American Senator J. William Fulbright, Samuel Johnson, author of The Dictionary of the English Language, and Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg among its alums.

  • Breakfast in Hall
  • Major classes on topics as diverse as Studio Art or Business and Finance meet in classrooms, labs, studios, or out and about in Oxford
  • Students can choose to have lunch at any local restaurants or sandwich shops in town
  • three afternoons a week, Minor classes meet in classrooms, workshops, labs, or studios. When there is no class, they are free to join in organized activities or trips and tours in and around Oxford
  • dinner in Hall
  • evening activities, events, or shows
What's Included?
  • Access to cultural sites and local events
  • accommodation
  • extracurricular activities, workshops, and event offerings
  • continuous support
  • on-site staff of experienced professionals
  • local meals
Accommodation

In Oxford, students live in rooms that are occupied by undergraduates during the year. Students are housed in singles or doubles. Students can request a private bathroom (for a fee), on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuition

The Oxford Tradition offers students in grades 10 to 12 the chance to have a pre-university experience. They immerse themselves in subjects about which they are passionate, or that they are planning to study, under the guidance of a university teacher or a professional. Alongside, participants unlock the rich history and culture of Oxford from their base at Pembroke College.

Extracurricular Activities

Every class is designed to use Oxford as a teaching tool. When not in class, students have access to a full range of optional activities designed to help them discover Oxford and immerse themselves in English life. They can go on tours of sights like the Bodleian Library and Christ Church, take part in a variety of sports, attend local Shakespeare productions, or go on field trips to London.

Key Details
  • Available from: June - August
  • Provider: Oxbridge Academic Programs
  • Ages: 15-18
  • Fees: $12,225
  • Duration: 4 weeks
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A well-reputed Summer School that offers students the chance to live, dine and study in two of Oxford's finest colleges, Corpus Christi and Pembroke.

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