Mission Discovery Summer School – London 2025
Launch your potential with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design an experiment for space alongside real NASA astronauts and like-minded peers
The Medicine and Healthcare Track by Summer Springboard offers high school students an unparalleled pre-college experience in the medical field, perfect for those considering careers in healthcare. This comprehensive program provides hands-on learning through projects and simulations in fields like Biotechnology, Emergency Medicine, Psychology & Neuroscience, Global Health, and more. Under the guidance of industry professionals, students gain essential skills and knowledge while exploring the medical sciences in depth, from lab work and basic medical skills to research and understanding human behavior.
Set on prestigious university campuses in the U.S. and internationally, including locations like Oxford and Singapore, the program provides an authentic college experience with on-campus accommodation, field trips, and guest lectures. In addition to the intensive coursework, students benefit from college preparation activities, visits to regional attractions, and recreational opportunities that allow them to connect with peers and experience life as a college student. This immersive track equips students with both the academic foundation and real-world insights needed to pursue meaningful careers in medicine and healthcare.
Summer Springboard’s programmes are, quite literally, a springboard for college life and beyond. Its courses are focused on preparing students for top US colleges – such as Harvard University and Stanford University – both academically and personally: there are over 60 different courses split into six academic ‘tracks’ available to choose from, all of which are taught by industry experts. You’ll be able to learn law from someone who has argued before the Supreme Court or write creatively under the guidance of a published author. Summer Springboard are passionate about delivering dynamic, hands-on learning both in and outside of the classroom. There are plenty of subject matter-specific field trips and skills workshops, as well as fascinating guest speaker events (past speakers have been from Google, Bloomberg and the United Nations), and there are guided campus tours at other leading American universities.