Summer Schools
Science Summer Schools
Explore the fascinating world of scientific discovery with our range of science summer schools. Booking now open for summer 2027.
Why Choose Our Science Summer Schools?
- Five incredible science summer schools to choose from
- Options for all ages from 10-18
- Summer schools in London, Oxford, and Cambridge
- Expert teaching from highly experienced science tutors
- Explore a range of scientific disciplines – from AI to forensic science
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Explore the wonders of science
Science Summer Courses with Dukes Plus
Fascinated by the incredible world of scientific discovery? Join us this summer on one of our immersive science summer schools.
With five different summer schools to choose from, we have options to stimulate your curiosity and innovation, whatever fields of science you are keen to explore. Whether you’re performing experiments in chemistry in the lab or catching criminals as a forensic scientist, our summer programmes are packed with education and adventure.
Our courses are open to students aged 10-18 – and with hours of instruction and hands-on learning led by expert science teachers and professional scientists every day, you’ll be sure to make strides in your scientific understanding.
Discover more about our range of science summer schools and book your place today.
Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC and InvestIN, the UK’s leading multi-campus summer school and provider of career experiences.
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Our Science Summer Schools
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The Forensic Scientist Summer Experience
From£2,290.00Step into a real-life crime lab this summer. Collect evidence, analyse crime scenes, and jumpstart your future in forensic science alongside expert me …
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Future Scholars: Sciences
For ages 15-17, hosted in Oxford: study the medical sciences and master key academic skills for university.
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Faculty of STEM – Dukes Cambridge
For ages 14-17, hosted in Cambridge: explore a range of STEM fields and develop your English.
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Future Scientists (STEM) – Headington
For ages 12-16, hosted in Oxford: discover the joys of science and develop your English.
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Wild Science – Camp Headington
For ages 10-14, hosted in Oxford: embark on a scientific adventure, discover the great outdoors, and develop your English.
Which Course Should I Choose?
Step into the world of crime scene investigation
The Forensic Scientist Summer Experience gives students aged 15–18 the chance to discover what it’s really like to work in forensic science. Guided by experienced forensic professionals, you’ll investigate simulated crime scenes, analyse fingerprints and blood spatter, and practise presenting evidence in court.
It’s perfect for students considering a career in forensic science who want practical experience of the profession and expert advice on how to pursue it.
Experience university-style study in medicine and the sciences
Future Scholars: Sciences at Oxford College gives students aged 15–17 a taste of university-level study, exploring subjects including Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology. You’ll attend university-style lectures, develop your academic writing and research skills, and complete a scientific project while living and studying in an Oxford college.
It’s best suited to academically ambitious students who want to prepare for university and explore the medical sciences in greater depth.
Explore science, engineering, and technology in Cambridge
The Faculty of STEM at Dukes Cambridge introduces students aged 14–17 to a broad range of scientific and technological disciplines, from physics and chemistry to computing and engineering. Through interactive lessons, practical challenges, and collaborative projects, you’ll develop your scientific thinking and discover how STEM subjects can be used to solve complex problems.
It’s ideal for students interested in science and technology who want to explore different STEM disciplines before deciding what to study at university.
Discover the wonders of science in an exciting summer school
Future Scientists at Headington introduces students aged 12–16 to the fascinating world of science through interactive lessons, investigations, and group projects. You’ll explore questions in biology, chemistry, and physics, develop your scientific English, and discover how scientific breakthroughs are shaping our world, alongside a packed programme of sports and excursions in Oxford.
It’s perfect for younger students who enjoy science and want to develop their knowledge and curiosity in a fun, international environment.
Explore the natural world through experiments and outdoor adventures
Wild Science at Camp Headington is an adventure-filled science summer school for children aged 10–14, combining scientific discovery with outdoor exploration. You’ll investigate everything from extreme weather and renewable energy to rockets and engineering, putting your ideas to the test through experiments, fieldwork, and team challenges.
It’s ideal for younger children who love asking questions, exploring the outdoors, and learning through practical activities, while developing their English and making new friends.
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Why Book Our Science Summer Schools?
All our science summer schools are taught by highly experienced teachers – typically they are graduates in science from top universities, and some are professional scientists. Lectures from eminent guest speakers provide further opportunities for learning. With 15-25 hours of teaching per week, students receive a tour-de-force education in a range of scientific disciplines.
There’s plenty of opportunity to put your theoretical study into practice on our science summer schools. Engaging seminars, interactive workshops, and both group and solo projects provide the chance to apply what you’ve learned. Whether it’s designing and implementing a lab experiment or performing spatter analysis at a simulated crime scene, you’ll get lots of hands-on experience and put your skills to the test.
Our students always rave about the amazing programme of social activities we provide in the evenings. From quizzes to film nights or karaoke, our social programme is the perfect chance to relax after a day’s studying and develop lifelong friendships.
Our summer schools offer an unparalleled opportunity to explore a wide range of scientific disciplines. Depending on which science summer school you select, you could be working on artificial intelligence, computer programming, forensic science, or engineering – to say nothing of covering the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, and physics. Whatever your scientific interests, we have a summer school to match.
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What’s Included in Our Summer Schools?
Students have 15-25 hours of lessons per week with expert tutors, depending on the programme. Teaching takes place in a mixture of seminars, workshops, classroom lessons, and supervised projects.
Throughout our science summer schools, students have regular opportunities to strengthen their English language skills – improving their confidence in speaking, writing, and presenting.
Almost all of our summer schools include exciting and enriching excursions to some of the UK’s top landmarks and cultural attractions. Excursions vary by programme and campus, but may include a tour of Oxford, visits to London, or a day out at Thorpe Park. All students are supervised during their excursions.
The exception is The Forensic Scientist Summer Experience, which includes site visits to professional locations but not cultural excursions.
Our summer schools include a packed programme of social activities and access to the outstanding facilities on their campus. From indoor sports to football, karaoke to film nights, our social programme is the perfect chance to relax after a day’s work.
Accommodation and meals are offered on all our science summer schools.
Students stay in comfortable, modern bedrooms – most children share with a few others in bright and spacious dormitories, while on some campuses older children may have their own room.
Alternatively, if you prefer to attend a summer school as a day student, that’s absolutely fine! Day places include the same academic programme and many of the same activities, with students travelling to and from campus every day.
Our Science Summer School Campuses
Our science summer schools are hosted at some of the most inspiring settings for learning in the UK.
Ages 15-18
University College London
At University College London (UCL), students aged 15-18 discover thrilling career possibilities. All our immersive career experiences take place at UCL, where students can experience living and studying at one of the leading universities in the world. With the thriving professional culture of London on your doorstep and exclusive site visits to some of London’s top firms, it’s the ideal place to launch your career.
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- From £2,290
- 1-2 weeks
- 5, 19 Jul & 16 Aug 2027
Ages 15-17
Oxford College
Oxford College is the ideal campus for ambitious students aged 15-17 who want to dive deeper into a subject they are aiming to study at university. Our Oxford College campus is located in Oxford University: students live in an Oxford college and are taught in the university’s lecture and seminar rooms. This campus provides an unmatched opportunity to experience life as an Oxford student.
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- Duration
- Start Dates
- From £3,495
- 2 weeks
- 5 Jul & 19 Jul 2027
Ages 14-17
Dukes Cambridge
Our Cambridge campus, hosting pre-university summer schools for students aged 14-17. Lessons take place at some of Cambridge’s most prestigious schools and the historic university city is on your doorstep. Beyond the classroom, students enjoy supervised excursions in Cambridge and London. They live in comfortable, purpose-built modern accommodation.
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- Duration
- Start Dates
- From £3,495
- 2 weeks
- 28 Jun, 12 & 26 Jul 2027
Ages 12-16
Headington Oxford
Our Headington Oxford campus is ideal for students aged 12-16 who wish to experience exciting and innovative academic courses whilst participating in an action-packed range of social activities. This campus is based at the prestigious Headington Rye School, with 23 acres of grounds and outstanding facilities, just over a mile from Oxford city centre.
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- Duration
- Start Dates
- From £2,995
- 2 Weeks
- 12 & 26 Jul 2027
Ages 10-14
Camp Headington
Our Camp Headington campus is ideal for students aged 10-14 who are curious about how the world works and ready for a little more independence. This campus is based at the prestigious Headington Prep School, with 12 acres of grounds and outstanding facilities, just over a mile from Oxford city centre.
- Price
- Duration
- Start Dates
- From £2,995
- 2 Weeks
- 28 Jun & 12 Jul 2027
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FAQs
Each of our summer schools has a different curriculum. However, we have summer schools covering all major fields of science, including biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computer science, and forensic science.
The ages eligible for our programmes varies from one summer school to another. Overall, we can accommodate students aged 10-18, depending on the specific summer school you select.
We strongly believe in hands-on learning. Depending on which science summer school you book, students may:
- Conduct lab experiments under expert supervision
- Design a small-scale renewable energy system
- Perform fingerprint analysis in a forensic science lab
- Demonstrate a hydroponic growing system
In addition to these practicals and projects, students may take part in classroom learning, attend guest lectures from visiting scientists, and do lab work.
Each of our science summer schools is held at a different location:
- UCL, London: Young Forensic Scientist Summer Experience
- Oxford College: Future Scholars: Sciences
- Cambridge: Faculty of STEM
- Headington, Oxford: Future Scientists
- Camp Headington, Oxford: Wild Science
Yes, accommodation, meals and guardianship is offered for all of our summer schools. Airport transfers are also available, meaning we can welcome international students onto all of our programmes.
Alternatively, we also offer day places on all our summer schools if you prefer to travel to and from the campus every day.
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