Applications for The Widening Access to Medicine Summer School 2012

This an opportunity for Sixth Form/Further Education students who are suitable and interested in applying for the BM6 course at Southampton to attend a summer school organised by the Faculty of Medicine, and held at Southampton General Hospital.

The programme of information and activities aims to give students an insight into the role of doctors and the training they undergo. This will include: talking to doctors and medical students, exploring a case history, practising medical skills, receiving information on the medical curriculum and advice on the applications process.

It should be a worthwhile and enjoyable event where students will learn a lot about medicine as a career and meet others who are interested in a career in medicine.

This conference is free with University accommodation, lunches, dinner and refreshments provided. Travelling expenses will be reimbursed. Places must be booked in advance, as there are limited numbers.

You must get permission to attend from your college tutor and from your parent/guardian/carer. If you are allocated a place on the Summer School you will be asked to provide a deposit of £20 which will be returned to you after the event.

Eligibility Criteria

You must satisfy two of the eligibility criteria listed below in order to be eligible for a place on the Summer School.

• First generation applicant to higher education
• Parents, guardian or self in receipt of a means-tested benefit
• Looked after young people living in supported accommodation
• In receipt of 16 – 19 Bursary or similar grant
• Living in an area with a postcode which falls within the lowest 20% of the Index Multiple Deprivation, or a member of a travelling family

Graduate and international applicants are not eligible to apply for this programme.

The deadline for applications is 1 June 2012.   Application forms are available for download from the link on the right of the page.

Telephone: 023 8059 4408
Email: ugapply.fm@southampton.ac.uk