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    Future Doctors

    by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)

    Future Doctors is a two-week programme introducing core areas of medical study (anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics), with practical learning through case studies and simulated clinical activities, plus discussion of ethics, research, and professional skills in healthcare.

    Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
    Future Doctors

    Key facts

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Ages 12–16

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 12–16

    Location / Region

    Oxford

    Cost

    From £4,595 (Residential Price (2 weeks))

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Medicine & HealthcareMedicine

    Accommodation: Boarding houses (residential campus)

    Meals: 3 meals per day

    Outcomes: ["Build a foundation in medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, mechanisms of disease)", "Develop practical skills through clinical simulations (patient assessment, history-taking, first aid, diagnostic reasoning)", "Engage with ethical challenges in medicine (consent, confidentiality, resources, patient care)", "Strengthen collaboration and communication through case studies, projects and discussions"]

    TL;DR

    Future Doctors is a two-week programme introducing core areas of medical study (anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics), with practical learning through case studies and simulated clinical activities, plus discussion of ethics, research, and professional skills in healthcare.

    What is Future Doctors?

    Future Doctors is a two-week programme introducing core areas of medical study (anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics), with practical learning through case studies and simulated clinical activities, plus discussion of ethics, research, and professional skills in healthcare.

    What you actually do

    Practical and theoretical learning including case studies, clinical simulations, patient history and decision-making practice, ethical dilemmas and debate, group work, and development of confidence, teamwork, and communication skills.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      15 hours of academic content per week

    2. 2

      Time To Shine group projects with end-of-week ceremony presentations

    3. 3

      Excursions including Thorpe Park, London and Oxford

    4. 4

      Social programme with multi-activities and specialist activities

    5. 5

      Develop English language skills across the programme

    6. 6

      End of course report and certificate

    Key dates and deadlines

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Ages 12–16

    • English Level: B1+ (Intermediate and above)

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Entry cost

    From £4,595 (Residential Price (2 weeks))

    Funding or discounts

    • SBC’s Summer Schools Scholarship Programme

    What's included

    Residential Price (2 weeks): 4595

    Curriculum / what you'll study

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Course Modules

    Big Solutions Challenge

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

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