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The LifeLab Summer School

Date: 25 and 26 July 2024

Applications are open. Please apply here.

Have you ever thought about becoming a doctor?

LifeLab would like to invite pupils currently in Years 9, 10 and 11 who are interested in finding out more about becoming a doctor to attend our Medicine Summer School. Participants will spend two days gaining experience of what it is like to train and work as a doctor.

During your time with LifeLab participants will have the chance to:

Read our LifeLab Summer School flyer

Check if you are eligible for a free bursary space.

Read what previous students thought of LifeLab summer school

"It was a great experience and a good opportunity to find out more about medicine, thank you." Elizabeth

"Talking first hand with doctors allowed me to ask questions freely and get detailed answers." Tilda

"The clinical skills were very engaging and gave me a true feel of what being a doctor would be like." James

You can read more about the events on:

Southampton University news

Southern Daily Echo

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LifeLab summer school students building a heart model
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LifeLab summer school students looking at a torso model
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LifeLab summer school students practising suturing
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LifeLab summer school students learning to take a blood sample
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LifeLab summer school students learning to take a blood pressure
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LifeLab summer school students learning to use a stethoscope
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LifeLab summer school students using dipstick indicator strips
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LifeLab summer school students practising venesection

My daughter has been buzzing since she got back home, She now feels becoming a doctor is a possibility

Reserving a place

The 2-day programme costs £150. All food and drink are included, but participants need to make their own transport arrangements. Accommodation is not included.  

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Bursary Spaces

We have free bursary spaces available for those students who meet 1 of the following criteria: 

We offer students the chance to apply for a bursary place for the Lifelab Summer School through an online form. Please complete the form and a member of the team will get back to you in the spring. 

For bursary placements, we shortlist applications together in April and again in May.

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