Biomedical Science Sr. — 1-week July 2026 session
13-17 July 2026
Senior course with a university excursion.
In-person Program
Biomedical Science Enrichment Program
by Appleby College Summer Academy
Explore human body systems through experiments and hands-on laboratory work, with junior introductions and deeper senior study of health and disease.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Biomedical Science Enrichment Program at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High English proficiency
Age range / Year group
Ages 12-17
Location / Region
Appleby College, Oakville, Canada
Cost
$625 + HST, prorated for shortened weeks; $695 + HST for senior courses including the McMaster University excursion.
Duration
1 week
Format
In-person
Applications open
9 December 2026 · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
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Class size: Maximum 15 students
Meals: Daily lunch included
Certificate / Outcome: Enrichment certificate
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Campus experience: Senior McMaster University tour
Biomedical Science Enrichment Program summary
Appleby’s biomedical courses turn human biology into practical exploration through labs, experiments, and interactive activities.
Junior study builds foundations in body systems; senior study adds health-and-disease analysis, technical laboratory practice, and a university excursion.
The strongest fit is a curious student who wants to test an interest in life sciences through active participation.
What is Biomedical Science Enrichment Program?
The Biomedical Science Enrichment Program brings together Appleby College’s junior and senior biomedical courses. Students investigate the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, and musculoskeletal systems through experiments and practical activities.
The junior course introduces how these systems work together, while senior students explore their function in health and disease. Senior laboratory work develops technical and analytical skills, and a McMaster University visit introduces research spaces, labs, and further-study pathways.
Why Succeed highlights Biomedical Science Enrichment Program
Laboratory work gives students a practical way to connect body-system theory with scientific investigation.
Separate junior and senior approaches make the depth of study more appropriate to students’ development.
A maximum class size of 15 supports a more personal classroom experience.
The senior university visit connects subject exploration with a concrete view of research and further study.
Who is Biomedical Science Enrichment Program for?
Best for
Students curious about human biology who enjoy experiments and want to explore life sciences or health-related study.
Not ideal if
You want a mainly recreational camp or need supervision outside class hours without arranging extended care.
Is Biomedical Science Enrichment Program worth it?
This is a useful choice for testing whether practical biomedical study holds your interest. The combination of body-system learning and experiments gives students specific experiences to reflect on, while the senior university tour adds context for future study.
Its value depends on engaging with the activities and asking thoughtful questions. It is an introductory enrichment experience, so students seeking sustained research should compare longer options; repeating the same course in another week adds little because the content stays the same.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$625 + HST, prorated for shortened weeks; $695 + HST for senior courses including the McMaster University excursion.; includes Biomedical classes and practical science activities., Daily lunch, including a bagged lunch on excursion days., Senior excursion option: McMaster University tour and group canoeing..
Meals
Daily lunch included
Supervision or safety information
Before & After Care requires separate preregistration and runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students without this service sign themselves in and out and are not supervised after programming.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 week; Appleby College, Oakville, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Biomedical Science Enrichment Program need?
Effort level
Moderate, with sustained daily participation.
Best started
Begin planning a few weeks before your chosen session, allowing extra time for a language assessment or international travel.
Main challenge
Maintaining focus through a full academic day.
Typical preparation
Review the basic roles of the five body systems before attending.
Prepare a laptop or tablet, a reusable water bottle, and appropriate footwear.
Arrange daily travel and any Before & After Care your family needs.
Senior students should plan for different arrival and dismissal times on the excursion day.
Useful if
You want to explore biomedical study through practical science.
What do students do on Biomedical Science Enrichment Program?
You connect explanations of human body systems with experiments and interactive learning. The senior option adds deeper analysis of health and disease, technical laboratory practice, and an off-site university experience.
Step-by-step process
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Explore how the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, and musculoskeletal systems function.
- 2
Investigate scientific ideas through hands-on labs and experiments.
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Discuss findings and develop your practical and analytical skills.
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In the senior option, visit McMaster University research spaces and labs before a group canoeing excursion.
Biomedical Science Enrichment Program dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Biomedical Science Jr. — 1-week July 2026 session
20-24 July 2026
Junior course with daily active learning.
Biomedical Science Jr. — 4-day August 2026 session
4-7 August 2026
Four-day holiday week.
Biomedical Science Sr. — 1-week August 2026 session
10-14 August 2026
Senior course with a university excursion.
Biomedical Science Jr. — 1-week late August 2026 session
17-21 August 2026
Junior course with daily active learning.
Applications open
9 December 2026
Enrichment page announcement; registration portals give 8 December instead.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biomedical Science Sr. — 1-week July 2026 session | 13-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Biomedical Science Jr. — 1-week July 2026 session | 20-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Biomedical Science Jr. — 4-day August 2026 session | 4-7 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Biomedical Science Sr. — 1-week August 2026 session | 10-14 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Biomedical Science Jr. — 1-week late August 2026 session | 17-21 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Applications open | 9 December 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Junior: ages 12-14, accommodating grades 6-8.
Senior: ages 15-17, accommodating grades 9-11.
High English language proficiency is required.
English language learners must self-identify when applying.
English language learners require an online assessment before acceptance.
How much does Biomedical Science Enrichment Program cost?
Standard full-week course
$625 — Daily lunch included.
Funding or discounts
- Senior excursion course: $695 — Includes the midweek McMaster University excursion.
What's included
Biomedical classes and practical science activities., Daily lunch, including a bagged lunch on excursion days., Senior excursion option: McMaster University tour and group canoeing.
How to apply to Biomedical Science Enrichment Program
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Create an account or sign in to Appleby’s CampBrain day-program registration portal.
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Select the junior or senior Biomedical Science course and your preferred session.
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Provide complete, accurate participant information, including relevant medical and support needs.
- 4
If you are an English language learner, self-identify and complete the required online language assessment.
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Read the registration information and welcome email for classroom directions and arrival details.
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What does Biomedical Science Enrichment Program cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Human body systems
Study the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, and musculoskeletal systems and how they work together.
Practical investigation
Explore biomedical science through hands-on labs, experiments, and interactive activities.
Health and disease
Senior students examine how major body systems function in both health and disease.
Laboratory skills
Senior students practice technical skills and develop analytical thinking through experimental work.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Biomedical Science Enrichment Program?
A typical day during the program.
Program day
No programming on the designated Canada Day or Civic Holiday dates.
Junior morning
1.5 classroom hours, a break, and 1.5 active-learning hours before lunch.
Senior morning
Two 1.5-hour classroom sessions separated by a break, followed by lunch.
Both tracks
2.5 hours of classroom learning after lunch on standard program days.
Who teaches on Biomedical Science Enrichment Program?
Appleby’s enrichment instructors lead classroom discussions, group activities, and practical learning. The program emphasizes small classes and a supportive learning environment.
Classes have a maximum of 15 students per session.
Where do students stay on Biomedical Science Enrichment Program?
Residential plan
- Separate boarding packages: Three- and four-week Summer Enrichment Camp options include on-campus accommodation and an excursion package.
Non-residential plan
- Day-course lunch: Lunch is provided daily in the dining hall or as a bagged lunch on excursions.
- Independent arrival and departure: Students without Before & After Care make their own way to class and leave independently.
- Optional extended care: Preregistered Before & After Care provides supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The one-week biomedical course and the longer boarding camp are separate booking options.
What happens after Biomedical Science Enrichment Program?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Build foundational understanding of human body systems.
Develop laboratory and analytical skills for further science study.
Senior students explore life-science, medicine, and health-related pathways.
Earn an enrichment certificate by attending every program day.
Where does Biomedical Science Enrichment Program take place?
The program takes place at Appleby College, 540 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. The senior course includes an off-site McMaster University tour followed by canoeing in the region.
Biomedical Science Enrichment Program FAQs
Junior students explore body systems through introductory labs and interactive activities, with daily active learning. Senior students examine health and disease in greater depth, practice laboratory techniques, and take part in a McMaster University tour and canoeing excursion.
Both options cover the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, and musculoskeletal systems. The senior course also explores how these systems function in health and disease.
Lunch is provided daily in the dining hall. A bagged lunch is provided when students are on an excursion.
Enrichment students must attend all program days to earn a certificate. Families should notify the Academy office of any absence.
The content remains the same between weekly sessions. Appleby recommends choosing different enrichment courses rather than repeating a course during the same summer.
Students should bring a laptop or tablet and a reusable water bottle. Junior students should also wear comfortable athletic shoes for active learning.
Before & After Care requires separate preregistration and runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students without this service sign themselves in and out and are not supervised after programming.
Yes, but high English language proficiency is required. English language learners must identify themselves when applying and complete an online language assessment before acceptance.
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