
Summer Schools
Oxford Medicine Summer Schools
Explore a career in medicine and learn invaluable clinical skills on our summer schools in Oxford, for ages 13-17.
Why Choose Our Oxford Medicine Summer School?
- Options for ages 13-17
- Based at Oxford University and Headington Rye School
- First Aid training
- Learn the fundamentals of medical theory
- Visit a hospital or medical research facility
Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC and InvestIN, the UK’s leading multi-campus summer school and provider of career experiences.

Kick-start your medical career
Medicine Summer Course in Oxford
Interested in becoming a doctor? Our medicine summer schools in Oxford are designed for ambitious students who want to take their medical knowledge to the next level.
With courses for ages 13-17, our programmes are ideal preparation for higher level study. Based at Oxford University and one of Oxford’s most prestigious schools, you’ll be studying Medicine in one of the world’s historic seats of learning.
Whether you’re learning lifesaving skills and gaining a First Aid qualification, going to a lecture delivered by a leading doctor, or mastering the fundamentals of clinical practice, our courses will equip you to take the next step in your medical career.
Join us in Oxford this summer for a tour-de-force introduction into the world of medicine.

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Why Book Our Oxford Medicine Summer Schools?
On our medicine summer schools in Oxford, you’ll be taught by highly experienced instructors. With 15-25 hours’ teaching per week, you will receive a rigorous grounding in the fundamentals of medicine. From theory to diagnosis to patient care, our students build strong foundations of knowledge. On our Faculty of Medicine programme, guest lectures from top doctors and academics will take your learning to the next level.
Students on our Future Doctors summer school will take part in certified First Aid training. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed life-saving skills and gained an official qualification.
Medical careers are fast-paced and demanding. On our Faculty of Medicine course, students will visit a local hospital or medical research facility and immerse themselves in the work of the doctors and scientists there. You’ll experience first-hand what this challenging but deeply rewarding career is like, enabling you to make informed decisions about your own future.
We believe in learning by doing. That means alongside lectures and classroom teaching by experts, our students put the theory they’ve learned into practice. Whether it’s in a workshop, lab session, or medical simulation, you’ll have the chance to engage hands-on with the material you’re studying.
We know how competitive medical school applications are. We include university coaching as part of our Faculty of Medicine programme, boosting your application from personal statement to interview. Whichever programme you take part in, all of the skills and experience you gain will be invaluable in bolstering your applicant profile in the eyes of medical schools. Plus, our summer schools offer a preview of what it’s like to study and work in medicine, enabling students to make an informed decision about whether this is the right path for them.
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Our medicine summer schools in Oxford are taught at two fantastic locations:
- Headington Rye School, one of Oxford’s most prestigious schools, hosts the Future Doctors programme. Located just a mile from the city centre, the school benefits from extensive grounds and outstanding facilities.
- The Faculty of Medicine is held at an Oxford University college. Students will live in university accommodation and study in its teaching and lecture rooms. This affords an incredible opportunity to experience life as an Oxford student – perfect for those planning ambitious university applications.
On all of our Oxford summer school campuses, students live in comfortable accommodation and benefit from plenty of opportunities for socialising and unwinding outside of study times.
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Our Oxford medicine summer schools are open to students aged 13–17 who are passionate about pursuing a future in medicine. Whether you’re just starting to explore medical careers or already committed to becoming a doctor, our programmes are designed to support and challenge you at every stage.
Yes, our programmes include accommodation, meals, and guardianship as standard. Students live in comfortable accommodation with plenty of opportunities for socialising outside of class time.
We welcome international students onto our courses. You will need an English language level of B1 or higher to participate fully.
On our Oxford summer medicine programmes, you’ll study the fundamentals of medical theory, practise clinical skills like diagnosis and patient care, and could even gain a First Aid qualification. Some of our courses also include hospital or medical research facility visits, so you can see what a career in healthcare is really like.
Our medicine summer schools take place at Oxford University and Headington Rye School, offering students the opportunity to study in world-class educational settings. You’ll be based in Oxford, a historic city renowned for academic excellence and medical research.
Attending a medicine summer school in Oxford allows you to learn from top doctors and medical educators, explore cutting-edge clinical topics, and immerse yourself in the day-to-day challenges of a medical career. It’s a unique opportunity to build your confidence, deepen your knowledge, and get inspired by real medical professionals.