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Medicine and Life Sciences Summer School
by Imperial Global Summer School
Imperial's medicine summer school combines clinical skills workshops, genetics experiments and a team Innovation Challenge to help students explore medical and life sciences study.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Medicine and Life Sciences at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Academic and English requirements; UK and international
Age range / Year group
Ages 16-17
Location / Region
London, United Kingdom
Cost
£7,695
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Application deadline
Rolling · 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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Accommodation: Prince's Gardens twin en-suite rooms
Campus experience: University labs and St Mary's Hospital
Teaching time: More than 50 hours
Tutors / faculty: Imperial academics and clinical teaching staff
Pastoral support: Current Imperial student mentors
Medicine and Life Sciences summary
This Imperial summer school connects medical teaching with hands-on clinical workshops and life sciences experiments. Students explore both patient-facing skills and the laboratory methods behind biological research.
The subject teaching leads into an interdisciplinary Innovation Challenge. It suits students who want to compare their interest in medicine with their enjoyment of experimental science and collaborative problem-solving.
What is Medicine and Life Sciences Summer School?
The Medicine and Life Sciences Summer School is a subject stream within Imperial College London's Global Summer School. It combines university-style medicine teaching with clinical practical sessions and life sciences laboratory work. Students investigate genetics, personalized medicine and biological systems through lectures, discussion and experiments.
The residential experience includes clinical workshops at St Mary's Hospital and experiments using modified Drosophila fly strains. In the second week, students collaborate with peers from other subjects on an Innovation Challenge led by the Imperial Enterprise Lab. Academic teaching sits alongside campus life and organized social activities.
Why Succeed highlights Medicine and Life Sciences
The combination of clinical workshops and genetics experiments helps students test two distinct sides of medical and biological study.
Hospital-based practical teaching gives the clinical element a concrete setting beyond classroom discussion.
The life sciences sequence moves from laboratory methods to interpreting results, offering a useful taste of experimental reasoning.
The Innovation Challenge adds interdisciplinary teamwork and presentation practice to the subject teaching.
Named Imperial teaching staff and student mentors provide clear academic and pastoral points of contact.
Who is Medicine and Life Sciences for?
Best for
Students curious about both clinical medicine and laboratory biology who enjoy practical work, discussion and group projects.
Not ideal if
You want a day-only course, regular family visits or exclusively clinical teaching without life sciences and interdisciplinary project work.
Is Medicine and Life Sciences worth it?
This is a strong option for students who want to discover whether they enjoy both medical concepts and practical biological research. Hospital workshops, laboratory experiments and an interdisciplinary project create several opportunities to identify interests and reflect on how they learn.
The residential commitment and substantial fee make the decision a family planning choice as well as an academic one. Its value depends on engaging with the teaching and discussing what you learned afterward. Consider whether the combined medicine, life sciences and innovation structure matches your goals before committing.
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Cost and what is included
£7,695; includes More than 50 hours of teaching, Practical clinical skills workshops, Life sciences laboratory experiments, Imperial Enterprise Lab Innovation Challenge, On-campus residence in twin en-suite rooms, Academic and pastoral support from Imperial student mentors, Organized social activities and excursions.
Accommodation
Prince's Gardens twin en-suite rooms
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; London, United Kingdom.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Medicine and Life Sciences need?
Effort level
Moderate application preparation and an intensive residential experience.
Best started
Allow four to six weeks to prepare for a future rolling-admission cycle, with extra time for international travel.
Main challenge
Coordinating accurate academic records, references and any English language documentation.
Typical preparation
Ask your teacher and parent or guardian to support the application and verify their email details.
Gather your grades and draft a focused personal statement within the 150-word limit.
Plan the residential commitment, insurance and any visa or travel authorization requirements.
Refresh basic genetics and laboratory safety concepts before attending.
Useful if
You want to test your interest through clinical practice, experiments and teamwork.
What do students do on Medicine and Life Sciences?
You move between medicine teaching, supervised clinical skills and life sciences experiments before joining an interdisciplinary project. The practical work asks you to handle equipment, interpret results and communicate ideas with other students.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Complete registration, induction and campus orientation.
- 2
Study medical systems and personalized medicine through teaching and discussion.
- 3
Practice clinical skills at St Mary's Hospital with clinical teaching staff.
- 4
Investigate modified fly strains using biological and biochemical methods.
- 5
Prepare DNA, perform PCR and use gel electrophoresis to interpret experimental results.
- 6
Collaborate across subjects on the Innovation Challenge and present your team's work.
Medicine and Life Sciences 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
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Applications | Rolling admissions | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Be 16 or 17 before the program starts.
Remain under 18 throughout the program.
UK-based and international students may apply.
Meet Imperial's academic and English language requirements.
Provide at least eight Key Stage 4 subjects.
Demonstrate STEM enthusiasm, academic excellence and clear motivation.
Live on campus throughout the program.
How much does Medicine and Life Sciences cost?
Program fee
£7,695 — 2026 fee.
Funding or discounts
- Scholarships and financial aid: None — No scholarships, bursaries, discounts or financial assistance.
What's included
More than 50 hours of teaching, Practical clinical skills workshops, Life sciences laboratory experiments, Imperial Enterprise Lab Innovation Challenge, On-campus residence in twin en-suite rooms, Academic and pastoral support from Imperial student mentors, Organized social activities and excursions
How to apply to Medicine and Life Sciences
- 1
Create and verify an account in Imperial's Aspire application portal.
- 2
Start a new application and select Global Summer School, your session and Medicine and Life Sciences.
- 3
Enter your academic grades, English language information and referee details.
- 4
Submit a personal statement of no more than 150 words explaining your motivation and suitability.
- 5
Ask your teacher and parent or guardian to complete the reference forms Imperial sends them.
- 6
After a conditional offer, upload the requested passport, academic and English language documents.
- 7
Follow your offer instructions to accept the unconditional offer and make full payment.
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What does Medicine and Life Sciences cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Medical systems
The 2026 curriculum covers the urinary system in July or cardiovascular and respiratory physiology in August.
Personalized medicine
Explore genetics, cancer research and how individual genetic profiles can inform treatment.
Clinical skills
Hospital workshops may include blood pressure measurement, venipuncture, suturing and simulation.
Experimental life sciences
Investigate modified fly strains through DNA preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis and interpretation of results.
Innovation Challenge
Collaborate across subjects on a real-world challenge and develop teamwork, communication and presentation skills.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Medicine and Life Sciences?
A typical day during the program.
Week one teaching
Morning classes run 09:30–12:30; afternoons run 13:30–16:30, except Tuesday Medicine at 13:30–14:00.
Week two project
Sessions run 09:30–12:30 and 13:30–16:30, ending with presentation preparation and presentations on Thursday.
Masterclasses
One-hour masterclasses appear on Tuesday and Thursday in week one and Tuesday in week two.
Social activities
The sample includes sports, theater, bowling, a Brighton day trip and a Thames boat party, with some evenings ending at 23:00.
Who teaches on Medicine and Life Sciences?
Teaching staff include Jo Jones, a Clinical Skills and Simulation Tutor at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and Imperial teaching fellows working in medicine, biomedical science, brain sciences and heart and lung research. The Innovation Challenge is led by the Imperial Enterprise Lab and industry experts.
Current Imperial student mentors provide academic and pastoral support throughout the experience.
Where do students stay on Medicine and Life Sciences?
Residential plan
- Prince's Gardens rooms: Students share twin en-suite bedrooms with two single beds and two desks.
- Room amenities: Linen, towels, toiletries, tea-and-coffee facilities and fans are provided; laundry credit is purchased separately.
- Student mentor support: Current Imperial students provide academic and pastoral support and help participants navigate campus life.
- Campus and social life: The indicative schedule combines campus activities with theater, bowling, London sightseeing and a Brighton day trip.
On-campus residence is required throughout attendance; program accommodation is not provided before or after the stay.
What happens after Medicine and Life Sciences?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Experience university-style lectures and practical science teaching.
Build confidence with experimental methods and interpretation of results.
Develop presentation and communication skills through team project work.
Explore the relationship between clinical medicine and biological research.
Gain insight into student life from current Imperial student mentors.
Where does Medicine and Life Sciences take place?
The residential experience is based at Imperial in South Kensington, London, with accommodation at Prince's Gardens. Clinical skills workshops take place at St Mary's Hospital, while organized activities introduce students to London and include a Brighton excursion in the sample schedule.
Medicine and Life Sciences FAQs
The subject stream combines medicine lectures, practical clinical skills and life sciences experiments. Topics include personalized medicine, genetics and biological methods using modified Drosophila fly strains.
Clinical practical sessions take place at St Mary's Hospital and are led by an expert clinical lecturer. Activities may include blood pressure measurement, venipuncture, suturing and simulation.
Students join peers from other subjects for an Innovation Challenge led by the Imperial Enterprise Lab. They work on a real-world problem and develop presentation, communication and teamwork skills.
Students stay in twin en-suite bedrooms at Prince's Gardens on campus. Rooms have two single beds, linen, towels, desks and other listed amenities.
Students must live on campus throughout the program. Imperial does not permit students to leave and return during the program and asks families not to arrange visits.
Imperial does not offer discounts, scholarships, bursaries or financial assistance for Global Summer School. Its separate free outreach summer schools are different programs.
Native English speakers and students taught in English for at least half their school lessons do not need an additional English qualification, subject to teacher confirmation. Other applicants must provide an achieved English language qualification.
Students may need a visa or electronic travel authorization. Imperial can provide an invitation letter after a place is confirmed; students are responsible for the correct travel documents and suitable insurance.
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Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
Sources & verification
Source types reviewed
- Making the most of your Global Summer School 2026 experience – Imperial Global Summer School
- How to apply | Imperial Lifelong Learning | Imperial College London
- Frequently asked questions | Imperial Lifelong Learning | Imperial College London
- Apply | Study | Imperial College London
- The Global Summer Schools Medicine and Life Sciences 2026 Sample Timetable contains the full academic programme and social activities. This timetable is subject to change.
- Medicine and Life Sciences Summer School | Imperial Lifelong Learning | Imperial College London
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