Leicester Medical School
Outreach
Leicester Medical School offers a range of exciting outreach opportunities for students in Years 7-13 to enable them to find out more about the varied and rewarding career as a doctor, as well as what it is like to study medicine at university. If you are a student wanting to find out more about our events and studying Medicine, please email us at schoolsevents@leicester.ac.uk. If you are a teacher looking to make contact about possible events for your school, please email the team at schools@leicester.ac.uk.
All of the below events and programmes are completely free for students to take part in.
Virtual events (Years 7-13)
The following online events are available:
Virtual life as a Medical/Healthcare student talk
30 September 2026
Thinking about a career in healthcare? Join current medical and healthcare students as they share their experiences of university life, what to expect from studying a healthcare degree, and their journey into higher education. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights into student life.
Virtual MMI preparation
3 November 2026
Preparing for medical school interviews? This session will introduce you to Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs), explaining what to expect, how to prepare effectively, and strategies to help you perform with confidence.
Virtual taster session - Gangrene
10 November 2026
Discover the science behind gangrene and explore how reduced blood flow and infection can lead to tissue damage. Learn how healthcare professionals diagnose and treat this serious condition, and why prompt medical intervention is so important.
Virtual life as a Doctor talk
2 December 2026
Hear from current doctors about life on the wards, the challenges and rewards of working in the NHS, and what it's really like to begin a career in medicine. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Virtual taster session – Cancer
9 February 2027
Explore the biology of cancer, how it develops, and the different approaches used to diagnose and treat the disease. This interactive session provides an introduction to one of medicine's most important and rapidly evolving fields.
Virtual applying to Medicine talk
23 February 2027
Find out everything you need to know about applying to medical school, including choosing the right university, entry requirements, work experience, the UCAT, and Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs).
Virtual Applying to Medicine Talk (Year 10 & Year 11)
10 March 2027
Designed specifically for Year 10 and Year 11 students, this session introduces the medical school application process and explains how you can start preparing early for a future career in medicine.
Virtual taster session – topic to be confirmed
5 May 2027
Join us for another exciting virtual medical taster session. The topic will be announced soon, but you can expect an engaging introduction to a fascinating area of medicine.
Virtual applying to Medicine talk
18 May 2027
Whether you're just starting your application or getting ready to apply, this session will guide you through every stage of the medical school application process and answer your questions.
Virtual UCAT talk
14 June 2027
Learn about the UCAT admissions test required by most UK medical schools. We'll explain how the test works, share practical preparation tips, and hear from current medical students about their own UCAT experiences.
Virtual life as a doctor talk
21 June 2027
Join current doctors as they discuss what life is really like working in the NHS, from daily responsibilities on the wards to career progression, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Virtual Work Related Projects (Years 10-13)
In order to apply for medicine at university, students need to understand what a career in medicine entails, including the roles and responsibilities of a doctor and how it differs from other healthcare careers. Students also need to demonstrate some of the skills and attributes needed to work in healthcare. That’s why the University of Leicester has put together a virtual online work-related project to help students explore the role of a doctor further. Students can then reflect on this to help provide them with examples to discuss at medical school interviews.
Virtual work related project (PDF, 611 kb) with Observe GP.
Progression Programmes (Years 12-13)
At Leicester Medical School, we are part of the AccessLeicester programme which supports Year 12 students through the journey of applying to University with lots of support for prospective medical students.
Those interested specifically in Medicine may also be interested in the Pathways to Medicine programme run in conjunction with The Sutton Trust.
The University of Leicester also supports and participates in the national Realising Opportunities Programme (ROP) for students starting Year 12.
Students on these programmes are able to attend UCAT workshops, receive MMI support and attend a variety of taster sessions to find out what it is like to study medicine at university.
In recognition of the value of these programmes, students who complete these programmes will be guaranteed an interview (A100 and A199) and receive an alternative offer (AAA for the A100 course, A199 entry remains at BBB). UCAT and GCSE minimum requirements must be met for both courses.
If you have any questions about these programmes, please email progression@le.ac.uk.
Talks and Workshops in Schools or Colleges (Years 7-13)
Leicester Medical School and the Future Students Office work collaboratively to offer a range of medicine talks and workshops for schools and colleges across the UK. Talks include; Applying to Medicine, Careers in the NHS and Mental Health Careers. Talks are available for students in Years 7- 13.
If you are a teacher or careers adviser and would like to arrange a member of staff to come in and speak to your students, please contact schools@le.ac.uk and a member of the team will be in touch within five working days.
On campus opportunities (Years 12-13)
If you are interested in visiting us on campus and taking part in some hands-on workshops, please check out our Post-16 University Experience Days, where you will find details about our Medicine and Healthcare UE day on Thursday 23rd April 2026.