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    Medicine Online Course

    by Oxford Scholastica Academy

    Oxford Scholastica’s medicine course pairs live tutorials with patient cases, anatomy and medical ethics to help students explore clinical thinking.

    Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    Medicine Online Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Motivated learners; advanced English

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    £595; £995

    Duration

    1 or 2 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Application deadline

    Rolling

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    MedicineEthics
    Language: English
    Sessions / cadence: 10×2h tutorials; ~2h/day independent work
    Mentor model: Expert tutors; maximum 15 students
    Assessment style: Projects, presentations and tutor feedback
    Main deliverable / output: Medical presentation; patient leaflet
    Certificate: Academy Certificate of Achievement
    Time-zone / scheduling model: 1-3 PM UK time

    Medicine Online Course summary

    Oxford Scholastica introduces medicine through live teaching, patient cases and clinical problem solving. Anatomy, common diseases and medical ethics form the core of the experience.

    You prepare presentations, discuss diagnoses and create a patient leaflet. The full syllabus also includes emergency medicine, developing medical science and a patient interview.

    It suits students who want to test their interest in clinical thinking and enjoy discussing problems with a tutor and peers.

    What is Medicine Online Course?

    The Medicine Online Course is Oxford Scholastica Academy’s introduction to medical study and clinical thinking. Live tutorials connect anatomy and physiology with common diseases, medical specialties and ethical questions. Students apply ideas through patient cases, discussion and practical scenarios.

    The syllabus progresses from the medical landscape, cardiovascular and respiratory systems to mental health, emergency medicine and abdominal medicine. Presentations and a patient leaflet turn learning into concrete work, while the full course concludes with a patient interview. Oxford Scholastica is an independent provider with no formal university affiliation.

    Why Succeed highlights Medicine Online Course

    • Patient cases connect medical knowledge with the reasoning and communication involved in clinical decisions.

    • The syllabus combines body systems with medical ethics, giving students more than an anatomy-only introduction.

    • A patient leaflet and presentations provide specific work to discuss when reflecting on the experience.

    • Small classes and personalized feedback create opportunities to ask questions and develop ideas.

    Who is Medicine Online Course for?

    Best for

    Students exploring medicine who enjoy scientific questions, patient communication and discussing difficult decisions with others.

    Not ideal if

    You need self-paced study or your main goal is experience in a hospital setting.

    Is Medicine Online Course worth it?

    The course offers useful value if you want structured teaching and feedback while testing your interest in medicine. Its strongest feature is the movement from learning body systems to explaining conditions, discussing ethics and questioning patients.

    The experience centers on online learning and guided clinical activities, so compare it with hospital work experience if observing healthcare in practice is your priority. Judge the value by what you learn and can explain afterward; a certificate or conditional recommendation should support that learning.

    A practical overview of cost, time commitment, provider details, student outcomes and online support to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    £595; £995; includes 20 hours of live teaching in the two-week course., Four hours of masterclasses in the two-week package., Preparatory reading list and independent study assignments., Detailed, personalized feedback., Online graduation ceremony., Certificate of Achievement after successful completion., Personalized tutor recommendation for qualifying students., Ambassador program invitation and ongoing advice..

    Dates and time commitment

    1 or 2 weeks; 10×2h tutorials; ~2h/day independent work.

    Provider details

    Review the Oxford Scholastica Academy provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    What the student gains

    Potential output: Prepare and present work on a medical topic or condition that interests you.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    Subject experts from leading universities teach the course and provide personalized feedback. Dr Rory Maples, a practicing doctor specializing in general surgery, is the featured Medicine tutor; faculty assignments can change.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, session schedule, payment terms, cancellation rules, support expectations and what output or certificate is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Medicine Online Course need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high, with approximately four hours of work per teaching day.

    Best started

    Plan during rolling admissions and allow two to three weeks before your session for reading and setup.

    Main challenge

    Explaining medical ideas clearly while contributing to case discussions.

    Typical preparation

    • Write down why medicine interests you and use concrete examples in your personal statement.

    • Work through the preparatory reading list and keep a short glossary of unfamiliar terms.

    • Test your computer, webcam and internet connection before the first tutorial.

    • Reserve time for independent work and convert the live tutorial time to your local time zone.

    Useful if

    You want to test whether medical study and patient-focused reasoning interest you.

    What do students do on Medicine Online Course?

    You learn medical concepts in live tutorials, then apply them through research, discussion and patient-focused tasks. The two-week option extends the introductory body-system work into emergency medicine, future developments and a collaborative patient interview.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Meet your tutor and classmates, explore medical terminology and begin preparing a medical-topic presentation.

    2. 2

      Study cardiovascular and respiratory systems, explore clinical skills and create a patient leaflet.

    3. 3

      Present your ideas and debate medical ethical dilemmas.

    4. 4

      During the second week, explore mental health, emergency medicine and abdominal medicine.

    5. 5

      Research a developing medical topic and present your findings to peers.

    6. 6

      Take a patient history and work with classmates to discuss possible diagnoses.

    7. 7

      Complete required work and join the online graduation celebration.

    Medicine Online Course dates and deadlines

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Applications are reviewed continuously.

    Date not confirmed

    Medicine two weeks, intake 1

    31 May-11 June 2027

    Ten live tutorials; £995.

    Upcoming

    Medicine one week, intake 1

    31 May-4 June 2027

    First five syllabus classes; £595.

    Upcoming

    Medicine two weeks, intake 2

    14-25 June 2027

    Ten live tutorials; £995.

    Upcoming

    Medicine one week, intake 2

    14-18 June 2027

    First five syllabus classes; £595.

    Upcoming

    Medicine two weeks, intake 3

    28 June-9 July 2027

    Ten live tutorials; £995.

    Upcoming

    Medicine one week, intake 3

    28 June-2 July 2027

    First five syllabus classes; £595.

    Upcoming

    Medicine two weeks, intake 4

    12-23 July 2027

    Ten live tutorials; £995.

    Upcoming

    Medicine one week, intake 4

    12-16 July 2027

    First five syllabus classes; £595.

    Upcoming

    Medicine two weeks, intake 5

    26 July-6 August 2027

    Ten live tutorials; £995.

    Upcoming

    Medicine one week, intake 5

    26-30 July 2027

    First five syllabus classes; £595.

    Upcoming

    Medicine two weeks, intake 6

    9-20 August 2027

    Ten live tutorials; £995.

    Upcoming

    Medicine one week, intake 6

    9-13 August 2027

    First five syllabus classes; £595.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • The Medicine track is designed for ages 15-18.

    • Demonstrate motivation to study medicine in a personal statement.

    • Speak, read and understand English at an advanced level.

    • No academic prerequisites or formal English testing are required.

    • Students from around the world may apply.

    How much does Medicine Online Course cost?

    One-week course

    £595 — First five syllabus classes.

    Funding or discounts

    • Two-week course: £995 — Full ten-class syllabus.

    What's included

    20 hours of live teaching in the two-week course., Four hours of masterclasses in the two-week package., Preparatory reading list and independent study assignments., Detailed, personalized feedback., Online graduation ceremony., Certificate of Achievement after successful completion., Personalized tutor recommendation for qualifying students., Ambassador program invitation and ongoing advice.

    How to apply to Medicine Online Course

    1. 1

      Use Oxford Scholastica’s official application form and select the 15-18 age group and online study.

    2. 2

      Choose Medicine, your session and either the one-week or two-week option.

    3. 3

      Complete your application and explain your interest in medicine in the personal statement.

    4. 4

      Respond to any admissions requests and review the acceptance email.

    5. 5

      Pay the full course fee to confirm your place.

    6. 6

      Complete the Student Information Form before the course starts.

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    Learning format

    Live Zoom tutorials run from 1-3 PM UK time, with around two additional hours of independent study or group work per teaching day. The full two-week course has ten tutorials totaling 20 teaching hours, plus four hours of masterclasses and weekly video socials.

    The one-week option covers the first five syllabus classes; masterclass times are arranged separately from the published tutorial window.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Expert tutors lead small-group classes with a maximum of 15 students.

    • Dr Rory Maples is the featured tutor and a practicing general-surgery doctor.

    • Work with your tutor on histories, diagnoses and patient cases.

    • Receive detailed, personalized feedback on your work.

    • Ongoing advice and support are included.

    • Tutor assignments may change.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Live tutorials take place from 1-3 PM UK time.
    • The listed summer sessions use British Summer Time, UTC+1.
    • Convert the fixed tutorial window to your local time before choosing a session.
    • Allow around two additional hours daily for independent study or group work.
    • Classes bring together students from multiple time zones.

    Tech requirements

    • Use a computer for live tutorials.

    • Have a stable internet connection.

    • Use a webcam for online participation.

    • Join tutorials through Zoom.

    • Choose a quiet room where you can concentrate.

    Assessment style

    Progress is reviewed through project-based tasks, presentations, practical scenarios and tutor feedback.

    • Prepare a medical-topic presentation during the first week.
    • Create a patient leaflet explaining an illness.
    • Apply knowledge through clinical scenarios and ethical debate.
    • The second week includes research presentation and patient-interview work.
    • Successful completion requires attendance, appropriate participation and completed original work.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    Prepare and present work on a medical topic or condition that interests you.

    • Patient information leaflet.

    • Second-week presentation on developing medical science.

    • Second-week patient history and diagnostic discussion.

    • Certificate of Achievement after successful completion.

    • Personalized recommendation for students meeting tutor criteria.

    Medicine Online Course FAQs

    You study anatomy, physiology, common diseases, clinical skills and medical ethics. The second week adds brain and mental health topics, emergency medicine, abdominal medicine, the future of medicine and a patient interview.

    Plan approximately four hours daily: two hours of live tutorials from 1-3 PM UK time and around two hours of independent study or group work. The two-week package also includes four hours of masterclasses.

    There are no academic prerequisites. Admissions focus on your motivation, curiosity and personal statement, alongside the English-language requirement.

    You need a computer, stable internet connection and webcam. A quiet room is recommended for tutorials, which take place through Zoom.

    Subject experts from leading universities teach the course and provide personalized feedback. Dr Rory Maples, a practicing doctor specializing in general surgery, is the featured Medicine tutor; faculty assignments can change.

    Successful completion earns an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement. A personalized tutor recommendation is awarded to students who meet the provider’s criteria.

    Oxford Scholastica is an independent provider with no formal connection to the University of Oxford or any other university. Some tutors teach or study at those institutions.

    The online terms allow cancellation within 14 calendar days of entering the contract, with deductions for bank, card or foreign-exchange charges. If teaching starts within that period, incurred costs may also be deducted; cancellations outside the stated terms do not qualify for a refund.

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    Sources & verification

    Source types reviewed

    • Booking Form
    • Terms & Conditions | Oxford Scholastica Academy
    • Online Summer School 2027 | Oxford Scholastica
    • Online Summer School Dates & Fees | Oxford Scholastica
    • Arrange a Call | Oxford Scholastica Academy
    • Oxford Scholastica Academy FAQs
    • Booking Form
    • Medicine Course Outline (15-18)
    • Online Medicine Summer Course (Ages 15-18) | Oxford Scholastica

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