MEDICAL BIOLOGY COURSE FOR 13 TO 15 YEAR OLDS

Updated : 14 September 2024

This Inspirational Medical Biology Summer Class id for all year 8,9 and 10 students who enjoy Science and in particular Chemistry and Biology. It is aimed at those students who are interested in a future in Medicine and Healthcare and in participial how Medical Biology is used to develop drugs and find cures for human diseases and illnesses. This course will create work shops into how the recent COVID 19 and SARS 2 Virus affected our Cells  and caused illness and death. The  Medical  Biology Course will explain how vaccines and drugs are developed to improve human lives and treat illnesses.
This Medical Biology Summer Course can be combined (or studied stand alone) with the medicine Young Doctors Course to form a bridge to further increase our understanding of human health - how human diseases develop and ways to treat medical disorders. LITE Regal’s two-week medical biology course aims to introduce 13-15 year olds to the interesting study of medical biology.

In this program, students will engage in lecture and laboratory activities that help build confidence and knowledge on the subject matter – which are important for a general understanding and background in medicine. The topics are designed in a way to facilitate students’ abilities to apply the concepts covered to actual applications, provided with supplementary materials for you to get ahead among your peers.

Students that want to be acquainted with the human body and its importance will have a great two weeks with this program.

The bulk of the program will deal with topics regarding medical biology and its fundamental subjects. Topics are based on lessons that are typically taught in regular school semesters, with additional lessons to broaden the students’ perspectives.

Each day of the program will be composed of a morning and an afternoon session. The morning sessions will focus on lectures, while those in the afternoon will be laboratory workshops related to the said lectures. Workshop activities may either be done in groups or individually, depending on the nature of the activity. Debates, class reports, and group brainstorming sessions are some of the activities that may occur during the afternoon sessions.

Lite Regal’s Medical Biology Summer School Program bridges learning within the classroom and real life by letting students take field trips. These field trips will let those enrolled in the program have a glimpse of some of the future careers in the UK if one pursues the field.

By the end of two weeks, this course aims to achieve the following outcomes:

• Understand the fundamental principles of medical biology
• Develop critical thinking and scientific reasoning
• Able to understand and interpret data in research findings
• Explain the structure, organization, function, genetics and metabolism of living matter in molecular terms
• Able to relate to issues such as stem cell research, global warming, cloning, gene manipulation and the likes

The course aims to foster a positive attitude towards the subject matter, and to inspire students to pursue higher studies on the field.

Lite Regal not only provides academic opportunities for students, but cultural ones are present as well. Our classes are taught by esteemed professionals who have a strong grasp of the subject matter. The program gives several personal and academic benefits for those who choose to enroll:

• Develop critical thinking and scientific reasoning.
• Broaden current knowledge on biology and medicine.
• Develop interpersonal skills in different social settings.
• Interact with peers of varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Improve study skills in various stimulating situations.
• Become more competitive in learning with challenging workshops and activities.
• Experience the medical biology environment in London through field trips.
• Get a glimpse of life in university at one of London’s most prestigious colleges
• Experience first-hand studying within one of the colleges of either Cambridge University or London University.

The LITE Regal Summer School isn’t all about work! Our dedicated Events Team has created an exciting action packed social programme to complement your studies to ensure you have as much fun as possible, make friends and get the most out of your stay with us.

Please visit our activities page for more details: Cambridge  London

Cultural Excursions

Excursions take a full advantage of an excellent transport network both from London and Cambridge, giving you a real taste of life in England.
Destinations can include: Harry Potter World, Windsor Castle & Eton College, Oxford, Brighton, Chessington World of Adventure.

After School Activities

There is so much going on in London and Cambridge and we don’t think you’ll be bored. After classes you’ll have a range of activities to enjoy too.
Here are a few examples of the kind of activities you might have the opportunity to enjoy this summer:
visiting London Eye, Madame Tussauds or the famous Houses of Parliament, film nights, punting down the river, visiting a West End Theatre, themed parties, sports including tennis, swimming, dancing and many more.

Free Time

We understand that students will want some free time to relax, attend to personal administration and contact their families. Some free time will be provided for rest and relaxation, however, we believe the most valuable experience to the student is a fully immersive, packed programme of activities and so students should expect to be engaged in team activities for the majority of time.

You will be accommodated in one of the College campuses. You will be allocated a room, usually sharing a twin room with another student of the same gender. Typically students will be accommodated on single-sex corridors or floors, with staff members and mentors always available on site. Living all together is a great way to make friends and sample the university lifestyle, as the welcoming environment allows you to develop a sense of community.

Breakfast and lunch is served and eaten in the College dining hall, which provides a bright and comfortable space for communal meals. Students will enjoy a varied and healthy diet: all meals are freshly prepared and special diets can be catered for with advance notice. A three-course dinner is provided daily either in the College dining hall, or in various restaurants as part of the social programme.

Safety and Security on Campus

Students will be overseen by our course leaders and residential staff to classes and activities, who ensure that students are looked after pastorally and socially during their programme and are available to assist students at any time of the day or night.

All students will be issued with emergency contact details for staff members and will be given a full safety briefing on arrival.

LITE Regal Summer School offers a safe and secure environment that is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our friendly and professional team. We have a dedicated team of Managers, Teachers and College Mentors. The welfare of our students is our main priority at all times and our staff specialise in the pastoral care of older teenagers.

Management Team

Our Management team is headed by the College Principal, who takes responsibility for the daily running of the college, and supervises the Academic Programme. The Social & Welfare Manager takes charge of the Social Programme and is supported by a team of College Mentors, who ensure everyone is happy, safe and having fun.

Working together, our Managers ensure that every aspect of the college runs smoothly, safely and offers every student the chance to participate fully.

College Mentors

Our Mentors are key members of staff who support and assist our students within the college accommodation and throughout the Social Programme. Our team of College Mentors work with our Social & Welfare Manager in organising the college’s social events and excursions, as well as accompanying students into campuses and during day trips. They are approachable and caring, ensuring that all students get involved in the life of the college.

Students must fulfill the following requirements before acceptance to the program:

• Must be interested in life sciences especially medical biology
• Must have critical thinking and reasoning.
• Must persevere and work diligently on lectures and workshop activities.
• Must show enthusiasm in participating with a group—whether it be for workshop activities or for social events.