BENEFIT FROM EXTRA INVESTMENT

Up to £1000 worth of support per student

NATIONALLY PRAISED SCHEME

“Just what the Doctor Ordered” - The Times Newspaper

DEGREE LEVEL TRAINING

Trips to university a medical simulation centre

WORK EXPERIENCE SUPPORT

We work to ensure all students gain the work experience they need

PROFESSIONAL ENTRANCE EXAM TRAINING

Helping you meet your potential

EXTENSIVE INTERVIEW PRACTICE

Our professional contacts give you the preparation you need

Medical Bursary Programme

At Mossbourne Sixth Form, high-achieving students are carefully nurtured in preparation for applications to the fields of medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

The Medical Bursary Programme provides up to £1,000 per student of additional support, activities and preparation, throughout your time with us. This demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that our students are enabled to fulfil their aspirations to become the doctors and healthcare professionals of the future.

Success against the Odds

Nationally, students applying to these courses have low success rates, but at Mossbourne we buck this trend. An outstanding record of accomplishment of excellent exam grades and tailored support enables our students, to progress to study at prestigious establishments, including Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, UCL, Royal College of Veterinary Medicine, King’s College London and University College London.

Application and Selection

Students wanting a career in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine, should apply for the Medical Bursary Programme by indicating this on their Mossbourne Sixth Form application form.

Students will be selected on a number of criteria, including their academic record and enthusiasm for their chosen career.

Our Medicine Bursary Programme provides you with the challenge necessary to prepare you thoroughly for medical school, and requires, in return, both hard work and complete dedication, from you.

Activities, opportunities and training

  • Membership of Medsoc, our weekly medical & dentistry society, provides you with a programme of additional study which includes visiting speakers, discussions, consideration of ethical dilemmas, role-play, projects and presentations – all designed to increase your knowledge and presentation skills.
  • Simulated medical scenarios and activities, in hospital ‘theatre-style’ environments. This is usually offered only to medical students at university.
  • Opportunities to build your healthcare and medical CV through volunteering opportunities in care, and work experience in both healthcare and medical environments.
  • First aid training and other medical-related training opportunities.
  • Involvement with outreach activities, conferences and information events held by major medical teaching universities.
  • In-house and external expert support to develop your capacity to achieve success in the rigorous entry process of interviews and examinations, including the BMAT and UCAT.
  • Expert support and mentoring provided both while attending The Mossbourne Sixth Form and, as sixth form alumni, throughout your higher education in medical, dentistry or healthcare courses.
  • A dedicated senior instructor, leading the scheme, and an expert on-site careers and higher education advisor to provide ongoing advice and guidance as you progress through the programme.

“We particularly welcome applications from those with a Pupil Premium background and those who do not have parents who went on to higher education.”