Amplify Your Summer programmes are back! These free experiences will be running at both our Chelmsford (Medicine Programme) and Cambridge (Character Design Programme) campuses.
Experience student life as you stay with us in campus accommodation for our residential programme.
Medicine Applications are now closed but for Character Design are open still.
Immerse yourself through our bespoke activities led by Medical School academics and to develop a realistic understanding of what it is like to be a student studying medicine.
You'll have the chance to:
We are committed to widening access and to recruiting students who have aspirations to study medicine but are from under-represented and/or disadvantaged groups.
Our Widening Access to Medicine Scheme (WAMS) states that depending on the circumstances, applicants eligible for this programme may be offered a lower conditional offer at A Level of ABB.
Applications will be assessed based on programme eligibility criteria and the 500-word supporting statement. Places are limited and so priority will be given to students:
If you have any questions, email [email protected]
Explore the process of designing and developing a great character that connects with a teenage audience. This summer experience allows you to explore character design in 2D or 3D, in an area that interests you.
You could focus on one of the following:
As well as considering the visual aspects of the character, you’ll also explore the themes of representation and identity in characterisation.
Applications will be assessed based on programme eligibility criteria and the 500-word supporting statement. Places are limited and so priority will be given to students:
If you have any questions, email [email protected]
Joined by other students across the region, you'll be immersed into your chosen subject programme. With a task in hand to complete and showcase, our world leading academics and student ambassadors will support you every step of the way.
You'll have plenty of social time, as well as time to explore the campus and the surrounding city with fellow students on your programme, alongside our friendly staff and student team.
Please note: To be considered for a place on one of our programmes you will need to complete an application form, select the programme of your choice and submit a 500-word supporting statement. In addition to this, we require a reference from your chosen teacher or tutor - see our application helpsheet (PDF).
Limited spaces available, apply now.
If you have any questions, email [email protected]
Online student application form Online teacher reference form Application helpsheet (PDF)Students dissecting an animal's heart
Students practising CPR on a manikin
Student Mentors demonstrating performing CPR on a manikin
Student preparing to examine a manikin’s eye with an ophthalmoscope
Student using a ophthalmoscope to examine a manikin’s eye
Students in their flat preparing dinner wearing their ARU branded aprons
Student preparing dinner wearing their ARU branded apron
Students socialising and playing a game on their lunch break
Students practicing on a suturing pad
Group of students using the computer to prepare their presentation
Student showing their 2D concept and character turn around
Students enjoying an evening activity of punting
Students designing their characters on Z-Brush
Students walking through Cambridge
Student designing their characters on Z-Brush
Students preparing dinner wearing their ARU branded aprons
Students preparing dinner wearing their ARU branded aprons
Student sketching 2D designs
Students using computers to design their 3D characters
Students talking through their 2D concepts with a Student Ambassador