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    Medical Science Summer School
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    Medical Science Summer School

    by King's College London

    Explore human anatomy, physiology and disease through university-style teaching, independent research and a group presentation at King's College London.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Medical Science Summer School at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Final three high school years; B2 English

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 16-17

    Location / Region

    London, United Kingdom

    Cost

    £3,295; £4,095

    Duration

    1 week

    Format

    In-person

    Applications open

    9 November 2026

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    Accommodation: Single en-suite rooms; Stamford Street Apartments
    Meals: Residential breakfast and dinner
    Certificate / Outcome: Assessed completion certificate; no academic credit
    Academic schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
    Campus experience: Libraries, classrooms and extracurricular activities
    Session 1 faculty: James Clark; Bo Liu

    Medical Science Summer School summary

    King's Medical Science course connects anatomy and physiology with medical conditions, diagnosis and treatment. Its teaching introduces the kinds of learning activities students encounter in undergraduate study.

    Students tackle an independent research assignment and collaborate on a presentation. The strongest fit is someone curious about how body systems explain disease and interested in trying university-style academic work.

    What is Medical Science Summer School?

    Medical Science Summer School is King's College London's pre-university course exploring how human anatomy and physiology relate to disease. The detailed Session 1 curriculum examines cardiovascular, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems, with attention to clinical translation, diagnosis and treatment.

    Students experience research-enriched lectures, seminars, workshops and experiential learning activities on campus. Independent research and a collaborative presentation give them practical experience of university-style study, while the wider summer school offers a shared social and campus experience.

    Why Succeed highlights Medical Science Summer School

    • The focus on body systems and common diseases gives medical curiosity a concrete academic foundation.

    • An independent assignment and group presentation make the experience more active than attending lectures alone.

    • The Session 1 teaching team includes named specialists in physiology and cardiovascular education.

    • Residential and non-residential options let families choose how much campus living to include.

    Who is Medical Science Summer School for?

    Best for

    Students who want to connect biology with medicine and test their interest through research, academic writing and teamwork.

    Not ideal if

    You want academic credit or a lightly structured holiday; the course is non-credit and requires attendance and completed assignments.

    Is Medical Science Summer School worth it?

    This is a strong option if your aim is to explore the science underlying medicine and experience university-style assessment. The research assignment and presentation give you specific work to reflect on when deciding what to study next.

    The financial commitment deserves careful comparison with other ways to explore the subject. The course is non-credit, and a completion certificate should be viewed alongside the learning and work you actually produce.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    £3,295; £4,095; includes Academic tuition and course materials., On-campus Wi-Fi and campus facilities., Academic and extracurricular activities., Dedicated academic-day staff support, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm., Certificate of Participation on course completion., Residential package: single en-suite accommodation, linen and towels., Residential package: breakfast, dinner and accommodation Wi-Fi., Residential package: 24-hour support and social activities, excluding travel..

    Accommodation

    Single en-suite rooms; Stamford Street Apartments

    Meals

    Residential breakfast and dinner

    Supervision or safety information

    Summer Assistants supervise scheduled teaching and activities, with 24-hour residential support. Supervision has exceptions for bedrooms and scheduled independent time, and King's expects students to act maturely in a mainly adult university environment.

    Provider details

    Review the King's College London provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    1 week; London, United Kingdom.

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    How much preparation does Medical Science Summer School need?

    Effort level

    Intensive academic participation.

    Best started

    Begin four to six weeks before the 9 November 2026 application opening to gather documents and plan costs.

    Main challenge

    Balancing independent research with collaboration and a full academic schedule.

    Typical preparation

    • Gather your recent grades and accepted English proficiency evidence.

    • Draft a personal statement explaining your subject interest.

    • Review accommodation, consent and supervision arrangements with a parent or guardian.

    • Refresh your understanding of the cardiovascular, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems.

    Useful if

    You want to assess your interest in Biomedical and Life Sciences.

    What do students do on Medical Science Summer School?

    You explore how the body functions and how medical research informs diagnosis and treatment. Alongside taught activities, you develop an independent assignment and work with peers on a presentation.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Attend lectures, seminars, workshops and experiential learning activities.

    2. 2

      Explore the relationship between body systems and medical conditions.

    3. 3

      Research a given topic and write a structured response to an assignment brief.

    4. 4

      Collaborate in a diverse group to produce a presentation.

    5. 5

      Complete assignments and meet attendance requirements for the completion certificate.

    Medical Science Summer School dates and deadlines

    Pre-University Medical Science (Session 1)

    5-9 July 2027

    One-week course.

    Upcoming

    Pre-University Medical Science (Session 2)

    12-16 July 2027

    One-week course.

    Upcoming

    Pre-University Medical Science (Session 3)

    19-23 July 2027

    One-week course.

    Upcoming

    Applications open

    9 November 2026

    Opening date for the 2027 Summer School.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Remain aged 16-17 throughout the course and residential stay.

    • Start or attend your final three years of high school.

    • Meet CEFR B2 English proficiency or an accepted equivalent.

    • Provide official confirmation of your recent high school grades.

    • Submit a personal statement.

    • Obtain parent or guardian permission and complete required consent information.

    How much does Medical Science Summer School cost?

    Non-residential course fee

    £3,295 — Standard 2027 price for one course.

    Funding or discounts

    • Residential course fee: £4,095 — One course with the residential package.
    • Application fee: £65 — Separate, non-refundable fee payable when applying.
    • Early non-residential price: £3,195 — If applied by 29 January 2027.
    • Early residential price: £3,995 — If applied by 29 January 2027.

    What's included

    Academic tuition and course materials., On-campus Wi-Fi and campus facilities., Academic and extracurricular activities., Dedicated academic-day staff support, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm., Certificate of Participation on course completion., Residential package: single en-suite accommodation, linen and towels., Residential package: breakfast, dinner and accommodation Wi-Fi., Residential package: 24-hour support and social activities, excluding travel.

    How to apply to Medical Science Summer School

    1. 1

      Choose your Medical Science session and residential or non-residential option.

    2. 2

      Complete your personal details and have your parent or guardian provide theirs.

    3. 3

      Upload recent high school grades and accepted English proficiency evidence.

    4. 4

      Submit your personal statement and education institution details.

    5. 5

      Pay the £65 application fee and enter its payment reference.

    6. 6

      Have your parent or guardian complete the final application section.

    7. 7

      Review and submit the application using King's pre-university form.

    8. 8

      If offered a place, pay the program fee and complete required consent information.

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    What does Medical Science Summer School cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Anatomy and physiology

    Explore how human body structure and function relate to medical conditions.

    Body systems

    Study the cardiovascular, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems.

    Disease and clinical translation

    Examine diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and research into physiological wellbeing.

    Research and presentation

    Develop an independent research response and collaborate on a group presentation.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Medical Science Summer School?

    A typical day during the program.

    Academic days

    On-campus teaching includes lectures, seminars, workshops and experiential learning.

    Sample evening activities

    The example offers a walking tour, theater trip or London Eye, alongside neighborhood exploration and downtime.

    Sample end of week evenings

    The example shows a London City Beach party on Thursday and Leicester Square exploration or downtime on Friday.

    Who teaches on Medical Science Summer School?

    The Session 1 course names James Clark, Professor of Cardiovascular and Physiology Education, and Bo Liu, Lecturer in Physiology. Teaching combines research-enriched academic activities with university-style assignments.

    King's may replace individual teaching staff when necessary.

    Where do students stay on Medical Science Summer School?

    Residential plan

    • Stamford Street Apartments: Single en-suite rooms on dedicated pre-university floors include linen and towels.
    • Breakfast and dinner: Both meals are included; budget separately for other meals and consumables.
    • Residential support: Dedicated Summer Assistants provide 24-hour support and supervision.

    Non-residential plan

    • Sunday arrival: Students can check in on the Sunday before their course begins.
    • Academic-day support: Tuition includes dedicated staff support Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm.
    • Social and campus access: Day students can use included campus facilities and join extracurricular activities.

    Scheduled independent time and time in bedrooms have supervision exceptions; students are expected to act responsibly.

    What happens after Medical Science Summer School?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Build knowledge relevant to Biomedical and Life Sciences study.

    Gain experience of first-year undergraduate learning activities.

    Complete a structured independent research assignment.

    Produce a collaborative group presentation.

    Earn a completion certificate subject to assignments and attendance.

    The course does not award academic credit.

    Where does Medical Science Summer School take place?

    The course takes place on campus at King's College London, with residential students based at Stamford Street Apartments in central London. Students arrange their own airport transfer to their housing.

    Medical Science Summer School FAQs

    The detailed Session 1 curriculum covers anatomy and physiology, including cardiovascular, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems. It connects these topics with medical conditions, diagnosis and treatment.

    You research a given topic independently and produce a structured assignment response. You also collaborate with other students on a presentation.

    No. It provides university-style learning experience, but it is not for credit.

    The Session 1 page names James Clark, Professor of Cardiovascular and Physiology Education, and Bo Liu, Lecturer in Physiology. Individual teaching staff may change.

    Students stay at Stamford Street Apartments in central London, in single en-suite rooms on dedicated pre-university floors. Linen and towels are provided, and students can arrive on the Sunday before the course.

    The residential package includes breakfast and dinner. Students should budget for other meals and consumables.

    Yes. Both residential and non-residential students are encouraged to join the social program, and enrolled students are eligible for extracurricular activities.

    Summer Assistants supervise scheduled teaching and activities, with 24-hour residential support. Supervision has exceptions for bedrooms and scheduled independent time, and King's expects students to act maturely in a mainly adult university environment.

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    Sources & verification

    Source types reviewed

    • Information for applicants | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
    • Summer at King's | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
    • Pre-University Summer School | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
    • Summer Programmes Student Code of Conduct
    • Information for Parents and Guardians
    • Terms and Conditions for Summer School, Winter School and Bespoke Programming 2027
    • Pre-University Medical Science (Session 1)

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