Summer school participants will explore how to apply and what it is like studying medicine and dentistry. Read more about our dental summer schools here.

There will be residential, commuter and online places available to students in Years 11 and 12 from under-represented backgrounds and targets areas of England that have limited outreach engagement with medical schools. Successful applicants should make sure that you have access to the contact email you provide even during school holidays.

You can explore the available programmes on our events page.

Read our MSC Summer School Eligibility for 2026 to know if you are eligible to apply or contact [email protected].

The content of the summer schools will include:

A simulated experience of what it is like to study medicine or dentistry (including a range of teaching methods) not only to consider the choice of medical/dental school but also aid transition from sixth form study to university

The values and behaviours of medical/dental students and doctors/dentists

Overview of the range of medical/dental careers available (including other healthcare and non-patient focused options) alongside dedicated sessions that focus on the shortage specialties and other healthcare options

Confidence and social capital building activities (including meeting academics and university students)

Opportunities for students to discuss their options and seek advice

Application and admissions advice and support, including preparation for interviews and admissions tests

Social activities for the students to build a community and network amongst like-minded people.