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    Pre-Hospital & Emergency Medicine Taster Course

    by Reach Cambridge

    A fully practical Cambridge taster exploring emergency response through hands-on teaching from experienced emergency medicine professionals.

    Last verified: 3 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Pre-Hospital & Emergency Medicine Taster Course

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    Emergency Medicine Taster at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Recently closed

    Eligibility

    Main programme students

    Age range / Year group

    14-18

    Location / Region

    Cambridge, England

    Cost

    £595

    Duration

    5 hours

    Format

    In-person practical taster

    Latest deadline

    3 August 2026

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    MedicineMedicine & Healthcare

    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate of attendance

    Sessions / cadence: Two weekday afternoons

    Tutors / faculty: Emergency medicine professionals

    Accreditation: BAC-accredited provider

    Emergency Medicine Taster summary

    This hands-on taster introduces emergency response through practical teaching led by professionals experienced in emergency medicine.

    Students explore how to respond to accidents, collapses and other critical situations while building confidence with life-saving techniques.

    It suits students considering medicine or healthcare who want a brief practical experience alongside a broader summer programme.

    What is Pre-Hospital & Emergency Medicine Taster Course?

    The Pre-Hospital & Emergency Medicine Taster Course is a practical Reach Cambridge add-on that introduces students to urgent care and emergency response. It sits alongside a main academic course during the provider’s residential summer programme.

    Students consider what happens in an emergency department and how to help during accidents or sudden collapses. Experienced emergency medicine professionals lead hands-on teaching designed to develop useful techniques and confidence.

    Why Succeed highlights Emergency Medicine Taster

    • The fully practical format offers more than a classroom-only introduction to medicine.

    • Teaching from experienced emergency medicine professionals gives the subject credible vocational context.

    • The compact five-hour structure lets students test a specialist healthcare interest without replacing their main course.

    • Students finish with a certificate recording their participation.

    Who is Emergency Medicine Taster for?

    Best for

    Students curious about medicine, healthcare or emergency response who want a short, practical subject test.

    Not ideal if

    You need a standalone course or do not want to miss two afternoons of the main programme’s activities and free time.

    Is Emergency Medicine Taster worth it?

    The taster is potentially worthwhile for a student who wants to test an interest in emergency medicine through practical activity. Its focused format and specialist teaching may offer clearer insight than passive career research.

    The limitation is value: the fee covers only five hours, and students must already be enrolled on a substantially longer main programme. It should therefore be chosen for genuine subject curiosity rather than simply to add another certificate.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    £595; includes Five hours of teaching, Relevant classroom materials, Relevant taster excursions, Certificate of attendance.

    Provider details

    Review the Reach Cambridge provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    5 hours; Cambridge, England.

    What to check before committing

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    How much preparation does Emergency Medicine Taster need?

    Effort level

    Low to moderate.

    Best started

    Begin the application two to three weeks before the closing date.

    Main challenge

    Fitting the taster around the main programme and activities.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose a main summer programme and academic course first.

    • Prepare the required personal statement in your own words.

    • Discuss any medical, accessibility or dietary needs before applying.

    • Review travel and visa arrangements early if coming from overseas.

    Useful if

    You are exploring medicine or healthcare careers.

    What do students do on Emergency Medicine Taster?

    Students take part in practical emergency medicine teaching focused on responding to accidents, collapses and critical situations.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore what happens in an emergency care setting.

    2. 2

      Learn practical techniques for responding to accidents and emergencies.

    3. 3

      Practise applying life-saving skills in hands-on activities.

    4. 4

      Build confidence in assisting during critical situations.

    Emergency Medicine Taster dates and deadlines

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Aged 14-18 in the programme year

    • Open to students of all nationalities

    • Enrolled on a main academic course

    • Able to study and communicate in English

    • Personal statement required after application

    • Transcript or English test may be requested

    How much does Emergency Medicine Taster cost?

    Taster course fee

    £595 — Add-on to the main programme.

    Funding or discounts

    • Two-taster option: £995 — For two selected tasters.
    • Refer a friend: £100 saving — Terms apply.
    • Sibling discount: £300 saving — Available for qualifying siblings.

    What's included

    Five hours of teaching, Relevant classroom materials, Relevant taster excursions, Certificate of attendance

    How to apply to Emergency Medicine Taster

    1. 1

      Complete the online application for a Reach Cambridge summer programme.

    2. 2

      Choose the required main academic course and programme dates.

    3. 3

      Add Pre-Hospital & Emergency Medicine from the taster options.

    4. 4

      Pay the deposit to confirm enrolment, subject to completion requirements.

    5. 5

      Upload a 500-1000-word personal statement within 30 days.

    6. 6

      Complete the remaining online account sections and payments.

    What does Emergency Medicine Taster cover?

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Emergency response

    Learn practical techniques for responding to urgent situations.

    Accident scenarios

    Consider appropriate action when an accident occurs.

    Critical situations

    Build confidence in assisting someone who suddenly collapses.

    Life-saving skills

    Practise hands-on techniques under experienced professional guidance.

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

    What is a typical day on Emergency Medicine Taster?

    A typical day during the programme.

    Mornings

    Students attend their main academic subject classes.

    Taster session one

    Part of the five-hour practical taster replaces scheduled activities.

    Taster session two

    The remaining practical teaching takes place on another weekday.

    Evenings

    Students return to the wider programme schedule.

    Who teaches on Emergency Medicine Taster?

    The taster is taught by professionals with extensive experience in teaching emergency medicine. Reach Cambridge also draws on academics, researchers, postgraduates and practising professionals across its wider programme.

    Named tutors for this taster are not published.

    Where do students stay on Emergency Medicine Taster?

    Residential plan

    • College accommodation: Students stay in a Cambridge University college.
    • Room setup: Standard accommodation uses same-sex single or twin rooms with shared bathrooms.
    • Meals: Half board is provided, with breakfast only on excursion days.
    • Pastoral support: Resident supervisors and senior staff are available 24 hours.
    • Campus experience: Activities, lectures, workshops and supervised excursions complement classes.

    Accommodation and meals belong to the required main summer programme, not the £595 taster fee.

    What happens after Emergency Medicine Taster?

    After completing this programme, participants often pursue:

    Use the experience to test interest in medicine or healthcare.

    Build confidence in practical emergency-response situations.

    Receive a certificate recording taster participation.

    Use the course overview and further reading to continue learning.

    Reflect on the experience when exploring future subject choices.

    The course does not award formal academic credit.

    Where does Emergency Medicine Taster take place?

    The course takes place within Reach Cambridge’s residential summer programme in central Cambridge. Students live and study in Cambridge college accommodation while accessing the city’s academic and cultural environment.

    Reach Cambridge is an independent provider and is not part of the University of Cambridge.

    Emergency Medicine Taster FAQs

    No. The taster must be added to a Reach Cambridge summer programme application alongside a mandatory main academic course.

    It contains five hours of classes, normally split across two weekday afternoons. Students miss two afternoons of activities and free time.

    Students explore emergency care and practise techniques for responding to accidents, collapses and other critical situations.

    Professionals with extensive experience in teaching emergency medicine lead the practical course.

    Yes. Students can select up to two tasters for each two-week summer programme.

    Yes. Students receive a certificate of attendance that includes a course overview and further-reading section.

    No specific medical prerequisite is published. The wider programme considers age, the personal statement, academic background and English ability.

    Yes. The taster fee covers required materials and any relevant excursion outside the classroom.

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    Sean Stevens

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    Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, programme quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.

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    Sources and verification

    Source types reviewed

    • FAQ - Reach Cambridge
    • Terms & Conditions (Updated 2026) - Reach Cambridge
    • Useful Info - Reach Cambridge
    • Summer Programs - Reach Cambridge
    • Apply - Reach Cambridge
    • Reach Cambridge Summer 2026 Brochure
    • Tasters - Reach Cambridge

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