Curious about a medical career? From Curiosity to Care: Medicine Summer Schools 2026 — For Kids, Teens and Parents

Medicine comes alive when you get hands-on — experiments, case studies, and those ‘aha!’ moments you won’t forget.A summer course gives you that hands-on experience in small groups, with expert mentors who turn curiosity into real understanding.

Younger students get hands-on activities and guided case studies that make human biology click — the kind of “wow” moments that textbooks can’t deliver — all within a safe, well-supervised setting.

For mid-teens and school leavers, the experience steps up: structured labs, mock clinical scenarios, and problem-solving tasks sharpen scientific thinking, teamwork, and communication. You’ll meet inspiring tutors, test your motivation with reflective work, and get clear, practical feedback — a powerful way to confirm whether medicine feels right and to shape your next steps with confidence.

If medicine is your thing, this is your summer in 2026. Choose from medicine-focused programmes — from first steps like Medicine Explorers and Discover Medicine to pre-university tracks in Medical Science, Sports Medicine, and Medicine and the Brain — delivered by trusted providers such as Immerse Education, Oxford Summer Courses, Oxbridge Academic Programs, Oxford Scholastica, Bucksmore, and Reach Cambridge.

Pick one focused course in Oxford, Cambridge, or London, or go global to New York, Boston, Toronto, Singapore, Tokyo, or Sydney. Expect small-group teaching, hands-on experiments and case studies, clear feedback you can use, and supervised time to explore an inspiring city with students who share your ambitions — all aimed at helping you test your fit for medicine and build real confidence for what comes next.

Here is a flavour of these courses set out in age groups for easy reading.

Discover Medicine Academy (Oxford Scholastica Academy)

At a glance: Two-week medicine programme for ages 8–12 and 13–15, delivered on Oxford University college campuses (June–August 2026). Small classes with Oxford-style teaching; academic mornings and skills/cultural afternoons. Fees: from £6,995 (2026).

• Clinical skills, core medical theory, and real-life case studies
• Oxford-style seminars, practical challenges and debates; international peer group
• Authentic Oxford college accommodation: St George’s Gate; St Thomas’ (St Peter’s College); The Lampl Building (Corpus Christi College)
• Graduation Certificate of Achievement and personalised Letter of Recommendation; classic Oxford activities (punting, museums)

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This two-week medicine course for ages 8–12 and 13–15 (fees from £6,995) introduces key clinical skills, essential theory, and real-life medical experience in small classes taught by expert tutors. Teaching follows an Oxford-style approach with practical challenges, debates, and plenty of interaction: mornings focus on academic content, afternoons on skills-based Masterclasses and cultural activities. Students finish with a Certificate of Achievement and a personalised Letter of Recommendation.

Oxford Scholastica Academy is the programme provider, known for transformational, future-focused study experiences in Oxford. Students learn alongside like-minded peers from around the world and follow a well-planned schedule that blends academics with memorable activities. Accommodation is in real Oxford settings: St George’s Gate, St Thomas’ (part of St Peter’s College), or The Lampl Building (part of Corpus Christi College). Classic Oxford experiences—from punting to museum visits—bring the city to life.

Medicine Explorers (Oxford Summer Courses)

At a glance: One-week medicine taster for ages 11–12, delivered at prestigious UK boarding schools (June–August 2026). Interactive, task-based learning with experienced primary teachers; tiny tutorials (1–2 students) plus small-group seminars (8 or fewer). Fees: from £2,395 (2026).

• Explore how the body heals, what doctors do, patient-communication basics, and advances in modern remedies
• Tutorials with qualified academics; multimedia learning, group work, games, problem-solving, project work; a reflection session facilitated by staff
• Live in a historic academic setting (e.g., Harrow School); accommodation and breakfast daily; all evening meals; social activities and day trips; graduation ceremony
• Included: all teaching, programmed visits and excursions, airport transfers for UK courses (conditions apply), access to Oxford Summer Courses Foundations

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Medicine Explorers is a one-week taster for ages 11–12 (fees from £2,395). Teaching is interactive and task-based, with individual tutorials (1–2 students per tutor) and small-group seminars (8 or fewer) led by qualified academics and experienced primary teachers. Learners explore how the body heals, what doctors do, patient communication, and the science behind modern remedies through multimedia presentations, group work, games, problem-solving, project work, and a reflection session facilitated by staff.

The Medicine Explorers course is delivered at prestigious UK boarding schools, with accommodation in historic academic settings such as Harrow School. What’s included: all teaching (tutorials, seminars, skills-development workshops), accommodation with daily breakfast, all evening meals (including some at local restaurants), programmed visits and excursions, a graduation ceremony, airport transfers for UK courses (conditions apply), and access to Oxford Summer Courses Foundations.

Medicine in Sydney with Immerse Education

At a glance: Two-week medicine programme for ages 13–15, delivered at St Paul’s College (University of Sydney) (June–August 2026). 40 hours of tuition, average class size 7, academic expert tutors, 1:1 support. Fees: from £3,995 (2026).

• Modules include Disease and Treatment, and Medical Ethics and Patient Care
• In-depth academic sessions, a personal project, guest speakers, and 1:1 tutoring
• Live, study, dine and relax within St Paul’s College; graduation ceremony on completion
• Included: 2-week programme, 40 teaching/coaching hours, mentors from the host university, personalised evaluation, certificate of attendance, daily meals, 13 nights’ university accommodation, tailored cultural/social activities, dedicated Immerse team; excursions to Sydney Opera House, Australian Museum and Royal Botanic Garden

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Medicine in Sydney for Ages 13–15 (Immerse Education) is a two-week introduction to human biology and healthcare hosted at the University of Sydney. Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, you’ll explore core topics such as anatomy, physiology, disease and treatment, and the ethical issues doctors face. Teaching totals 40 hours in small groups (average 7) with academic expert tutors, supported by 1:1 sessions and guest speaker talks. You’ll also complete a personal project you can reference in future applications, with a personalised evaluation at the end.

You’ll live on campus at St Paul’s College, a historic residential community that’s part of the University of Sydney — eating, studying, and relaxing in one place with dedicated pastoral support. Beyond classes, expect tailored cultural and social activities and Sydney-specific excursions, from the Opera House and the Australian Museum to the Royal Botanic Garden. A formal graduation ceremony marks the end of the course, and you’ll leave with a certificate of attendance plus clear feedback on your progress.

Young Professionals Medicine with Bucksmore Education

At a glance: Two-week medicine programme for ages 13-17, delivered at King’s College London (June–August 2026). 20 hours of teaching per week; fully residential; weekly excursions (2 full days + 1 half day). Fees: from £3,050 (2026); all-inclusive (airport transfers, insurance, meals, entrances to attractions, academic materials).

• Blends theoretical learning with hands-on experience: workshops in anatomy, diagnostics, patient care; optional areas can include human dissection, DNA research, and medical ethics
• Immersive case studies and simulations; develop treatment plans for acute and complex conditions; real-world industry project
• Live together on campus for a strong sense of community; trips in and around London, including visits to medical institutions and cultural sites
• Included: 20 teaching hours per week, weekly excursions (2 full days + 1 half day), airport transfers, insurance, meals, entrances, academic materials — leaving flights and spending money as the main extras

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Young Professionals Medicine (Bucksmore Education) is a two-week introduction to medicine as both a scientific discipline and a profession, designed for ages 13-17. Taught by experienced industry professionals, the course combines theory and practice: students study core body systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous), consider ethical complexities in clinical practice, and tackle immersive case studies and simulations. You’ll build treatment plans for a range of acute and complex medical disorders and apply multidisciplinary thinking to patient outcomes. A real-world industry project rounds out the academic experience.

The programme is fully residential at King’s College London, with students living together on campus for a focused, supportive environment that builds teamwork and communication. The timetable weaves in 20 hours of teaching per week alongside a rich activity and excursion programme, including visits to medical institutions and London’s cultural landmarks. Fees are all-inclusive — airport transfers, insurance, meals, entrances, and academic materials — so beyond the course fee, families mainly budget for flights and personal spending.

At a glance – comparison table

Your journey into medicine starts here — with hands-on learning, inspiring mentors, and memories that stick. But this is just the beginning: explore more summer programmes across subjects and destinations to find the path that fits your ambitions.