Post-16 subject insight days

Arrival from 9.15am

Our team of friendly student ambassadors will take you on an optional campus tour before the event starts at 10.00am.

Registration at 10.00am

Head to the registration desk where a member of staff will register your attendance and give you everything you need for an enjoyable day with us.

Welcome talk at 10.10am

Find out everything you need to know about studying at the University of Leicester.

Subject insight morning workshop at 10.30am

Join your first academic session of the day and discover what it is like to study at the University of Leicester.

Lunch at 12.00pm

We recommend bringing a packed lunch with you as several of our outlets on campus are cashless.

Afternoon workshop at 12.45pm

For your afternoon workshop, you’ll have a choice of sessions depending on what day you’re attending. Sessions may include: UCAT support, interview skills or a Q&A with industry professionals.

Evaluation at 2.15pm

This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the day as well as ask any remaining questions.

End of event at 2.30pm

If you didn’t get chance to see our campus, our team of friendly student ambassadors will take you on an optional campus tour after the event finishing at 3.15pm.

Arrival from 9.15am

Our team of friendly student ambassadors will take you on an optional campus tour before the event starts at 10.00am.

Registration at 10.00am

Head to the registration desk where a member of staff will register your attendance and give you everything you need for an enjoyable day with us.

Welcome talk at 10.10am

Find out everything you need to know about studying at the University of Leicester.

Subject insight morning workshop at 10.30am

Join your first academic session of the day and discover what it is like to study at the University of Leicester. Choices include:

• Diagnostic Radiography
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Operating Department Practice
• Pharmacy

Lunch at 12.00pm

We recommend bringing a packed lunch with you as several of our outlets on campus will be closed due to the Easter holidays. Please note that all of our outlets are cashless.

Afternoon workshop at 12.45pm

For your afternoon workshop, sessions include:

• Hear from the Professionals: a chance to hear from current doctors and nurses about their careers. Find out more about working in different parts of the healthcare sector and ask any questions you want about their journeys into their fields. 
• Insight into Accident and Emergency: an insight into the fast-paced world of emergency medicine. You will get the chance to learn some practical life-saving skills and hear about some real-life case studies. 
• Personal Statements: a chance to help you start the process of writing your personal statement. You will get expert advice and tips on what to include and how to make it relevant to the healthcare profession.
• UCAT: This workshop will talk through the UCAT and give you chance to do some practice question with current medical students who have sat the exam themselves. 
• Dissection: Come along to this session and learn all about dissection. Using lamb hearts and lungs, you will learn how anatomy plays a major role in all of our healthcare courses. Working with current Leicester students, you will work in small groups to dissect either a heart or lungs. This session is suitable for those interested in any of our healthcare courses and not just Medicine. Places are strictly limited.

Evaluation at 2.15pm

This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the day as well as ask any remaining questions.

End of event at 2.30pm

If you didn’t get chance to see our campus, our team of friendly student ambassadors will take you on an optional campus tour after the event finishing at 3.15pm.

Arrival from 9.15am

Our team of friendly student ambassadors will take you on an optional campus tour before the event starts at 10.00am.

Registration at 10.00am

Head to the registration desk where a member of staff will register your attendance and give you everything you need for an enjoyable day with us.

Welcome talk at 10.10am

Find out everything you need to know about studying at the University of Leicester.

Subject insight morning workshop at 10.30am

Join your first academic session of the day and discover what it is like to study at the University of Leicester. Choices include:

• Accounting and Finance
• Business and Management
• Economics
• Marketing

Lunch at 12.00pm

We recommend bringing a packed lunch with you as several of our outlets on campus are cashless.

Afternoon workshop at 12.45pm

For your afternoon workshop, sessions include:

• Business Innovation Workshop: Discover how to think like an entrepreneur in this interactive session. You'll explore the process of generating innovative business ideas, problem-solving real-world challenges, and developing creative solutions. Through teamwork you’ll gain insights into how successful businesses adapt and innovate in competitive industries.
• Insights into the Professions: Get first-hand career advice from professionals across different industries in this engaging Q&A panel session. Learn about career pathways, industry trends, and the skills needed to succeed in various roles. Whether you have specific career aspirations or are exploring your options, this is a great opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights into the world of work.
• Interview and Networking Skills with ULSB careers: Build confidence in professional settings with expert guidance from the ULSB Careers team. This workshop will cover essential interview techniques, how to answer common and challenging questions effectively, and practical networking strategies to help you create meaningful industry connections.
• Stock Market Simulation Game: Experience the excitement of the stock market in this interactive session. Make real-time investment decisions, react to market trends, and compete against others to grow your portfolio. This hands-on session will help you understand key financial concepts, risk management, and the fast-moving world of trading.

Evaluation at 2.15pm

This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the day as well as ask any remaining questions.

End of event at 2.30pm

If you didn’t get chance to see our campus, our team of friendly student ambassadors will take you on an optional campus tour after the event finishing at 3.15pm.