University of Chester, Chester, England

Biomedical Science Summer School with BioGrad Education

Gain hands-on biomedical science experience in real laboratories with expert scientists in Liverpool.

Run by BioGrad EducationAges 16-19

Dates and prices

DatesSummer 2027: 12 to 16 July; 19 to 23 July; 26 to 30 July; 2 to 6 August; 9 to 13 August; 16 to 20 August; 23 to 27 August.

Duration5 days

Fees£1,200 for five days. Optional accommodation: £250 for five nights.

About this camp

The Biomedical Science course is a 5-day hands-on programme for students aged 16–19 interested in laboratory science, biomedical science, and scientific research. Delivered in BioGrad’s Liverpool laboratories by experienced scientists, students gain practical experience in techniques including blood typing, microbiology, ELISA, PCR, bacterial culture, and microscopy.

Alongside the academic programme, students have opportunities to socialise, take part in evening activities, and build friendships with like-minded students from the UK and around the world.

The course is designed to help students develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and insight into future careers in science and healthcare. The programme can also be used as the Residential section of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Dates: 6th July – 10th July 202613th July – 17th July 202620th July – 24th July 202627th July – 31st July 20263rd August – 7th August 202610th August – 14th August 202617th August – 21st August 202624th August – 28th August 2026

Accommodation: Students stay in trusted accommodation in Liverpool, close to BioGrad’s training facilities.

Fees: price to be confirmed for 2027/ 5 days. Accommodation fees can be added separately if required by the student.

Gain hands-on laboratory experience in a real biomedical science setting
Learn techniques including PCR, ELISA, microbiology, and blood typing
Meet students from different backgrounds with shared interests in science and healthcare
Enjoy evening activities while developing confidence, independence, communication skills, and lifelong friendships
Strengthen university and medical school applications through real scientific and laboratory experience

What the price covers

All laboratory tuition and practical sessions
Course materials and laboratory equipment
Lab coat and dedicated bench space during the programme
Certificate of completion
Evening social activities during the residential experience

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Academics

Students take part in practical laboratory sessions covering biomedical science topics including microbiology, immunology, bacterial culture, ELISA, PCR, microscopy, and research project design. Teaching is delivered through hands-on experiments in a real laboratory environment with guidance from experienced scientists.

What you'll do

Science

Students can take part in evening social activities and spend time with like-minded peers from different backgrounds and countries. The programme encourages students to build friendships, confidence, communication skills, and independence outside the laboratory environment.

Accommodation and food

Students stay in trusted accommodation in Liverpool, close to BioGrad’s training facilities. Accommodation is available separately through recommended accommodation providers in Liverpool. Accommodation fees are not included in the course fee.