For students in Years 9-11 (ages 13-16)

For students in Years 9-11 (ages 13-16)

Discover What a Career in Healthcare Really Involves

Discover What a Career in Healthcare Really Involves

For students who want to understand medicine early, learn directly from doctors, and build the confidence to make better decisions about their future.

For students who want to understand medicine early, learn directly from doctors, and build the confidence to make better decisions about their future.

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for International Students Year 9-11

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What is Medefine Academy?

What is Medefine Academy?

An online pre-university programme for Years 9 to 11 (ages 13–16), offering early exposure to medicine and healthcare. Combining a structured curriculum with 1:1 mentoring from UK doctors and medical students, students explore medicine through projects, medical work experience and a supportive community.

An online pre-university programme for Years 9 to 11 (ages 13–16), offering early exposure to medicine and healthcare. Combining a structured curriculum with 1:1 mentoring from UK doctors and medical students, students explore medicine through projects, medical work experience and a supportive community.

What is included in Medefine Academy?

Six core components run alongside each other throughout the year. Students aren’t just being lectured or observing, but actively developing, gaining experience, and being supported at every step. 


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Internships and Work Experience

Core Curriculum

Personal Mentoring

Support and Materials

Health Projects

Academy Community

Why Starting Early Matters

A three-year head start

Most students only begin thinking seriously about medicine in the final years of school, by which point many early advantages have already been missed. The Academy gives students a structured head start at ages 13–16, combining real exposure, expert mentoring, and the space to explore medicine without pressure. For those who go on to pursue medicine and apply to UK medical schools, this foundation carries through to application.

3 years+

Head start compared to peers who begin in the final years of school

50+ hours

Of real clinical exposure before applying

1:1

Monthly sessions with medical students and doctors

10+

Work experience and shadowing opportunities across the programme

How Medefine Academy Works

The Academy is designed as a three-year online, structured pathway, with each stage building on the last. Students who start earlier benefit from more time to develop, but joining in Year 10 or 11 still provides a meaningful head start. Each year adds depth to their understanding of medicine, strengthens how they think and communicate, and builds their confidence as they prepare for the next stage.

Year 9

A first real look at medicine, healthcare and the role of a doctor.

Year 10

Build confidence, skills and meaningful early exposure.

Year 11

Make stronger, clearer choices before Sixth Form.

Beyond Year 11

UCAT, personal statements and interviews, fully supported

Year 9

A first real look at medicine, healthcare and the role of a doctor.

Year 10

Build confidence, skills and meaningful early exposure.

Year 11

Make stronger, clearer choices before Sixth Form.

Beyond Year 11

UCAT, personal statements and interviews, fully supported

Medefine Student Highlights

How to Apply to Medefine Academy

Limited Places for Ambitious Students

Applying to Medefine Academy is straightforward and transparent. We work with a limited cohort of up to 50 students globally per year group, allowing for a highly personalised experience while maintaining a consistent standard across all applicants. 

01

Submit Application

Complete the online application form at any point during the year.

Review & Introductory Call (Student + Parent)

Selected students and their parent(s) join a call with a Medefine doctor.

02

03

Conversation with a Doctor

Students are then invited to a more in-depth interview with a doctor.

Offer and Enrolment

Students who are a good fit receive an offer and begin onboarding into their cohort.

04

01

Submit Application

Complete the online application form at any point during the year.

Review & Introductory Call (Student + Parent)

Selected students and their parent(s) join a call with a Medefine doctor.

02

03

Conversation with a Doctor

Students are then invited to a more in-depth interview with a doctor.

Offer and Enrolment

Students who are a good fit receive an offer and begin onboarding into their cohort.

04

01

Submit Application

Complete the online application form at any point during the year.

Review & Introductory Call (Student + Parent)

Selected students and their parent(s) join a call with a Medefine doctor.

02

03

Conversation with a Doctor

Students are then invited to a more in-depth interview with a doctor.

Offer and Enrolment

Students who are a good fit receive an offer and begin onboarding into their cohort.

04

Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers to common questions about Medefine Academy.

Is Medefine Academy online or in person?

How much time does it take each week?

Is it suitable for Year 9, 10, and 11 students?

What kind of internships and experiences do students get?

How is this different from a summer school or short course?

What if my child is interested in medicine but not fully certain yet?

Are scholarships or financial support available?

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Be part of a large medical community. A place to grow, lead, and build the future of healthcare together

Join the Medefine Community by Subscribing to our Newsletter

Be part of a large medical community. A place to grow, lead, and build the future of healthcare together