Programme Start
6 Jul 2026
In-person Programme
Future Doctors
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
Future Doctors is a two-week programme introducing core areas of medical study (anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics), with practical learning through case studies and simulated clinical activities, plus discussion of ethics, research, and professional skills in healthcare.
Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
In-person Programme
Future Doctors
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
Future Doctors is a two-week programme introducing core areas of medical study (anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics), with practical learning through case studies and simulated clinical activities, plus discussion of ethics, research, and professional skills in healthcare.
Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
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Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 12–16
Age range / Year group
Ages 12–16
Location / Region
Oxford
Cost
From £4,595 (Residential Price (2 weeks))
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In person
Medicine & HealthcareMedicine
Accommodation: Boarding houses (residential campus)
Meals: 3 meals per day
Certificate: 15 hours of academic content per week Time To Shine group projects with end-of-week ceremony presentations Excursions including Thorpe Park, London and Oxford Social programme with multi-activities and specialist activities Develop English language skills across the programme End of course report and certificate
Outcomes: ["Build a foundation in medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, mechanisms of disease)", "Develop practical skills through clinical simulations (patient assessment, history-taking, first aid, diagnostic reasoning)", "Engage with ethical challenges in medicine (consent, confidentiality, resources, patient care)", "Strengthen collaboration and communication through case studies, projects and discussions"]
TL;DR
Future Doctors is a two-week programme introducing core areas of medical study (anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics), with practical learning through case studies and simulated clinical activities, plus discussion of ethics, research, and professional skills in healthcare.
What is Future Doctors?
Future Doctors is a two-week programme introducing core areas of medical study (anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics), with practical learning through case studies and simulated clinical activities, plus discussion of ethics, research, and professional skills in healthcare.
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Cost and what is included
From £4,595 (Residential Price (2 weeks)); includes Residential Price (2 weeks): 4595.
Accommodation
Boarding houses (residential campus)
Meals
3 meals per day
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Oxford.
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Compare with similar programmesWhat you actually do
Practical and theoretical learning including case studies, clinical simulations, patient history and decision-making practice, ethical dilemmas and debate, group work, and development of confidence, teamwork, and communication skills.
Step-by-step process
- 1
15 hours of academic content per week
- 2
Time To Shine group projects with end-of-week ceremony presentations
- 3
Excursions including Thorpe Park, London and Oxford
- 4
Social programme with multi-activities and specialist activities
- 5
Develop English language skills across the programme
- 6
End of course report and certificate
Key dates and deadlines
Reference date
Programme End
20 Jul 2026
Programme Start
20 Jul 2026
Programme End
3 Aug 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme Start | 6 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme End | 20 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme Start | 20 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme End | 3 Aug 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Ages 12–16
English Level: B1+ (Intermediate and above)
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
From £4,595 (Residential Price (2 weeks))
Funding or discounts
- SBC’s Summer Schools Scholarship Programme
What's included
Residential Price (2 weeks): 4595
Curriculum / what you'll study
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Course Modules
Big Solutions Challenge
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
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