ELEVATE YOUR MEDICAL APPLICATION

With guided hands-on experience!

A logo for Aston Medical School in Birmingham, UK, featuring a purple geometric shape and black text.
Logo for Manchester University with NHS branding and the words 'NHS Foundation Trust'.

More locations to be announced soon!

What Is It?

A one-day, hands-on event for A-Level students aspiring to study medicine — delivered in partnership with university clinical skills and simulation centres.


Students gain real experience performing basic clinical skills, learning reflective practice, and understanding life as a medical student.

Who Can Apply?

Year 12–13 students interested in Medicine

No prior medical experience required

Subsidised Widening Participation (WP) places available - email us at work.experience@synapseuk.org

£100 per student (includes all materials, supervision, and certificate)

Medical Simulation Day - Manchester
£100.00

Date - Thursday 27th August 2026

A one-day, hands-on event for A-Level students aspiring to study medicine — delivered in partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Simulation & Human Factors Centre.

This simulation day will be preceded by an online teaching workshop to maximise hands-on exposure on the day!

Contact us at work.experience@synapseuk.org for WP enquiries

What You’ll Learn

Participants rotate through a range of supervised simulation sessions, including:

🩺 Examinations

💉 Practical Procedures

💼 Case Scenarios

💬 Reflective practice workshop

Medical Simulation Day - Birmingham
£100.00

Date - Saturday 29th November 2025

A one-day, hands-on event for A-Level students aspiring to study medicine — delivered in partnership with Aston Medical School.

Contact us at work.experience@synapseuk.org for WP enquiries