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 MMI Prep
13 November 2025, 6.00pm-7.30pm
This virtual session will explain what the multiple mini interviews that majority of the medical schools use to select their applicants. You will learn more about what is involved in these MMIs, how to approach them and go away with some top tips from students who have successfully navigated these interviews.
Virtual Taster Session – Parkinson’s
19 November 2025, 6.00pm-7.30pm
Online virtual taster looking at the causes, symptoms and potential cures for this debilitating brain disease.
Virtual Applying to Medicine talk
26 November 2025, 6.00pm-7.30pm
Come along to this session to learn more about applying to Medicine. From choosing the right university, to understanding the entry requirements (including the need for work experience, the UCAT and MMIs).
Virtual Taster Session – Diabetes
3 February 2026, 6.00pm-7.30pm
In this session you will explore the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the causes, symptoms and treatments of both variations of this chronic disease.
Study skills for A-levels and Beyond
4 March 2026, 6.00pm-7.30pm
Join us in this session to learn how to study effectively and ensure you maximise your potential. Medicine is a huge subject and lots of students struggle to take in all of the new information. Come along to this session and get a head start to ensure you hit the ground running once you start at university.
Y10/Y11 Virtual Applying to Medicine Talk
18 March 2026, 6.00pm-7.30pm
Come along to this session to learn more about the basics of applying to Medicine. From the importance of GCSE grades and choosing the right A-Levels to gaining an understanding of what universities are looking for from their candidates.
Virtual Taster Session – Sepsis
29 April 2026, 6.00pm-7.00pm
This taster session will focus on Sepsis. You will learn how the infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to shut down and for Drs to enter a race against time.
Virtual Life as a Doctor Talk
6 May 2026, 6.00pm-7.30pm
Come along to this session and hear from some current junior doctors about life on the wards. This is your chance to learn more about the day to day life of a junior doctor and ask any questions you have about working in the NHS.
Virtual Applying to Medicine Talk
13 May 2026, 6.00pm-7.30pm
Come along to this session to learn more about applying to Medicine. From choosing the right university, to understanding the entry requirements (including the need for work experience, the UCAT and MMIs).
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.