Neuroscience Summer School Cambridge 13-15 yrs OSC
Course Details
Dive into the wonders of the mind on this Neuroscience Summer School in Cambridge, provided by Oxford Summer Courses. It’s designed for inquisitive students aged 13-15. You’ll explore how our brains function, from basic cell operations to our daily thoughts, feelings, and actions. Learn about the nervous system, the brain's influence on behavior and personality, and how our senses shape our experiences. There are interactive workshops to develop your skills in teamwork, debating, and collaboration. The small classes of no more than eight students, mean you receive personalized attention as you engage in group work, and lively discussions. Enjoy a blend of academic exploration and social activities, making memories and gaining insights into life at one of the world’s top universities.
Accomodation
- Accommodation provided in a prestigious Cambridge college
- Full board, meaning three meals a day, plus packed meals for excursion days
- Enjoy the unique experience of formal dinners in historic Cambridge settings
Tuition
- An interactive learning experience in ensured with a maximum class size of 8 students
- Plenty of time to ask as many questions as you want
- Opportunities for independent study alongside group projects
- Masterclasses to help you build valuable life skills
Extracurricular Activities:
- Full-day excursions take you to world-renowned museums, galleries and locations
- Make friends with students who share similar interests
- Take part in a traditional bop (Oxford and Cambridge name for a dance or disco)
- Take part in a formal prize-giving ceremony at the conclusion of the course
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Oxford Summer Courses was established in 2010 by two Oxford University alumni, Harry Hortyn and Robert Phipps. Offering a diverse range of over 40 subjects tailored for ages 9 to 24, their summer courses are hosted at prestigious university colleges and boarding schools in iconic cities including Oxford, Cambridge, London, and more. In 2023 alone, over 2,380 students experienced Oxford Summer Courses.
- Accommodation provided in a prestigious Cambridge college
- Full board, meaning three meals a day, plus packed meals for excursion days
- Enjoy the unique experience of formal dinners in historic Cambridge settings
- An interactive learning experience in ensured with a maximum class size of 8 students
- Plenty of time to ask as many questions as you want
- Opportunities for independent study alongside group projects
- Masterclasses to help you build valuable life skills
- Full-day excursions take you to world-renowned museums, galleries and locations
- Make friends with students who share similar interests
- Take part in a traditional bop (Oxford and Cambridge name for a dance or disco)
- Take part in a formal prize-giving ceremony at the conclusion of the course
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Location:
Cambridge
Fees from:
£6,395
Typical duration:
2 weeks
Dates:
23 June - 27 July 2024, 29 June - 2 August 2025
Age Range:
13-15
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