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Immerse Pre College Biology For Teens at Cambridge University

Immerse Pre College Biology For Teens at Cambridge University

For a better future.

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£5,495.00*

*price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board

Course Description

Would you like to know what’s like to study Biology at an advance level, through carefully designed program that are taught by experts in Cambridge University?  If so, the Biology Summer School will provide fascinating insights and hand on experiences to allow you to apply the theory that you learn.  Put on your lab coat, in this summer program you will dive into cell theory deeper than ever, discover what makes something alive, how life likely originated, and explore interesting questions and challenges such as RNA world hypothesis. The scientists of tomorrow here you go!

Location

Cambridge is internationally renowned for its academic excellence, its beautiful college architecture and its prestigious and rich history. Your time at our school includes experiencing living in actual student accommodation in historic University of Cambridge colleges.

  • Magdalene College
  • Queens' College
  • Christ's College
  • St. Catharine's College
  • Sidney Sussex College
  • Fitzwilliam College

What's Included?

-13 nights accommodation in a central college of the University of Cambridge or Oxford -Breakfast and dinner in College Hall -Accommodation in an individual bedroom -40 hours of academic sessions from Oxford University and Cambridge University tutors -Carefully designed study and lecture materials -Mentor programme and access to support material -All excursions- including formal dinner at Cambridge/Oxford colleges, punting, croquet -Comprehensive summer school insurance -2 coach excursions including a trip to London -Graduation ceremony and certificate -Detailed evaluation written by tutor -Notebook and pen -Mentor family photograph -Free premium membership to UniPrepare's 'Nurture' plan -Comprehensive summer school insurance

Activities

Outside of lessons, we are proud to offer a busy and diverse social programme to help you get the most out of your time in Cambridge. This includes activities such as punting on the River Cam, zorb football and a murder mystery night in the college. There are also two excursions during the programme, one day trip to visit Oxford and its constituent colleges, as well as an optional day out in London, seeing the city’s most famous landmarks as well as some free time for shopping. Those who choose not to travel to London are invited to afternoon tea in Cambridge. Activities and excursions are run by our team of friendly mentors – whose main job is to maximise your enjoyment.

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Accommodations

All participants attending our Cambridge/Oxford programmes will reside in central colleges of Cambridge/Oxford University. All rooms are single occupancy with shared bathroom facilities, typically at a one bathroom ratio per four participants. Some ensuite facilities are available, with priority given to participants with additional needs. Where bathroom facilities are shared, participants are accommodated by gender on separate corridors. Where ensuite facilities are provided, corridors may be mixed gender. The accommodation is used by undergraduate students during term time and is therefore designed to support study, rather than cater to luxury. Many of the buildings are over 500 years old and therefore predate air conditioning quite significantly. All accommodation is secured with a lock, and your key will be provided during registration. Housekeeping staff also have access to your room to replace towels etc.

*A few weeks before their arrival, all participants will be assigned to a college based on their dates and topic preferences. Meals As an Immerse student, you will experience formal dinner three times during your stay – once per week in Cambridge, as well as in an Oxford University college on the excursion day. Formal hall is truly a memorable occasion, so remember to bring some smart clothes! Pocket Money Money we recommend that participants bring £80 per week to cover lunch each day, plus any souvenirs that they may wish to purchase. Various banks and ATMs are available throughout Cambridge, and Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted.

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Excursions

There are also two excursions during the programme, one day trip to visit Oxford and its constituent colleges, as well as an optional day out in London, seeing the city’s most famous landmarks as well as some free time for shopping. Those who choose not to travel to London are invited to afternoon tea in Cambridge.

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Transportation

Participants should arrive between 2 pm and 5 pm on the first Sunday of the programme. Our team will be ready and waiting to welcome you, register you, and show you to your accommodation. Please note that your accommodation may not be ready until 3pm.  If you are arriving at London Heathrow Airport, we are able to offer a shared airport transfer service. This is a chaperoned service departing from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 and travelling directly to the colleges in Cambridge/Oxford. Do not worry if you will be arriving to any other Heathrow terminal - our dedicated pastoral team will be there to meet you and escort to Terminal 3 for departure to your college The transfers depart at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00 on the Sunday of arrivals. On the final Saturday of the programme, the transfers to London Heathrow Airport depart at 07:00 and 12:00. This will be available to book for a fee per journey after enrolment. Specific details, such as contact numbers, are shared with participants nearer the time of the programme. If you are arriving at another airport, or by alternative means, further details about arrivals and departures are shared in your Welcome Pack, sent with your confirmation of enrolment. To book the shared airport transfer service, which will cost £90.00 each way,

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Lesson Plan

In small class sizes, you will be guided by expert tutors who have honed their expertise through teaching undergraduate students at world-class universities, including the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard. You will explore novel concepts as in sample topics, mentioned below and share ideas in small groups of like-minded and ambitious peers from around the world.

Biology Course Sample Topics

  • Macromolecules Of Life: You will examine key biological macromolecules and explore their role in living systems. You will also learn about biological membranes and consider the idea of the membrane as a dynamic structure, through the concepts of membrane transport, cell signalling, and cell-cell recognition. In addition, you'll be introduced to the importance of Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic acids and discuss how these polymeric structures are constructed from simpler components.
  • **Cell Theory And Cell Structure: **The session will begin by consideration of some early pioneers of microscopy (Hooke and Leeuwenhoek) and the subsequent development of the Cell Theory. You will be reminded of the two fundamental cell types (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) and then review some of their key differences. You will also examine the role and functions of various cell organelles in a eukaryotic cell.
  • **Principles Of Bioinformatics: **Explore the importance of bioinformatics in life sciences. Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary science developed using concepts from biology, mathematics, computer science and statistics. You will explore how advances in the field of bioinformatics enabled the mapping of the entire human genome and genomes of many other organisms which led to the discovery of novel drug targets and revolutionised the field of molecular medicine.
  • How Will Advances In Biological Research Impact Upon Society?: Learn how to improve your scientific writing skills through a presentation or scientific essay, exploring how Biological research impacts upon society.

Extras

-Shared airport transfer service, which will cost £90.00 each way,

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Session Dates

Any course for a student under the age of 18 includes a transportation option.
Our packages are designed to be all-inclusive. We will contact you after checkout with info of exact items included.

SessionStartEndDurationPrice
2 Weeks Full Board7/9/20237/22/20232 weeks£5,495.00
2 Weeks Full Board7/23/20238/5/20232 weeks£5,495.00
2 Weeks Full Board8/6/20238/19/20232 weeks£5,495.00
2 Weeks Full Board
Start Date7/9/2023
End Date7/22/2023
Duration2 weeks
Price£5,495.00

2 Weeks Full Board
Start Date7/23/2023
End Date8/5/2023
Duration2 weeks
Price£5,495.00

2 Weeks Full Board
Start Date8/6/2023
End Date8/19/2023
Duration2 weeks
Price£5,495.00

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