Young Professionals – Medicine

The medicine stream of Young Professionals is an English language programme delivered in the context of a medicine career. The course aims to prepare students for a future career in medicine and create a sustained interest in further study of science. Using a combination of classroom tuition and practical laboratory work, students explore topics such as infectious diseases, enzyme functions, cell structure, DNA replication and pharmacology.

Through practical lessons and projects, such as heart dissection and extracting the DNA of a strawberry, students develop an aptitude for medical skills such as precision, objectivity, integrity and initiative. Students also enjoy medical-focused day trips, such as a visit to The Royal Institute in London to analyse DNA with a team from L’Oréal, or a trip to The Old Operating Theatre Museum to experience how operations took place 300 years ago.

Course Information

Ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine or a related field such as pharmacy, as well as those with a general interest in medicine and medical biology. In maximum classes of 11, students receive a combination of classroom theory-based teaching, as well as practical sessions. Each week, students go on a ‘Study-in-Action’ excursion, to a destination related to their chosen career.

Weekly projects also aim to improve a student’s English language capability through team-work, public speaking and debate.

Welfare

Every Bucksmore location has a residential management team, and a minimum staff-student ratio of 1:7. There is always a trained first aider on-site, and students are supervised 24 hours a day.

Airport Transfers

Bucksmore offers a complimentary airport transfer service on transfer days for flights arriving/departing between 10:00 and 20:00. We can also provide an Unaccompanied Minor service for pick-up and drop-off. Students are looked after from when they land to when their flight departs.

Staff

Each location has a Centre Manager, Activity Manager and Director of Studies available for all students to approach with any problems. Bucksmore Counsellors are more than just teachers; they provide a high level of care and guidance for all students. All staff are background checked.

Pastoral Care

High staff to student ratios ensure all students are looked after. Bucksmore summer schools strive to create a warm and welcoming “family atmosphere” where all students and Counsellors know each other well.