STEM Head Start Programme
Monday 1 & Monday 8 June
The STEM Head Start Programme gives students the chance to experience what it means to be a STEM student, all from the comfort of their own home. Over the course of two days, you will work with brilliant teachers, universities and outside speakers via our online learning platform. Experience the real-life work of an engineer, learn what it takes to become a NASA scientist, arrange work experience in medicine, understand how Maths can make you a millionaire and much more besides.
You can select options that you are interested in and build a personliased experience to make your STEM programme just for you.
Join us for a truly unique experience that will serve as an outstanding differentiator on your university applications, and set you up for a future as a successful STEM student.
HIGHLIGHTS
Immersive Medical Experiences:
Learn the pathways to successful Medical University Applications
UCAT or BMAT? Get a head start on preparing for the right exam
Arrange online work experience with expert guidance from our Medical Network
Share Trading & Mathematics:
Understand why Mathematics is the key to making your first million
Fibonacci Retracement - find out how the Fibonacci series can help you predict price movements
Practice real-time share trading using Mathematical models
The World of an Engineer:
Expert advice delivered by an engineer from a world-renowned firm
Understand what A-Level skills are important to become a successful engineer
Extra-curricular engineering projects to help you stand out from the crowd
The World of a Psychologist:
Psychology in real life: a world of opportunities, a unique client relationship, expectations vs reality
Act as a psychological expert witness in a simulated criminal trial
Eyewitness testimony: when help becomes hindrance
TIMETABLE
DAY 1: Monday 1 June
8:30
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Using Bonding & Energy changes in reaction to make ice cream: A Beginner’s Guide to Chemistry OR
Think like a Psychologist Part I: A Beginner's Guide to Psychology
Period 4
Period 5 (2:10pm)
Day 2: Monday 8 June
8:30
Period 1
Inside the World of Cyber Security: A Beginner's Guide to A-Level Computer Science OR
Share-Trading for Mathematicians: A Beginner's Guide to A-Level Mathematics OR
Period 2
Using ICT to simulate titration practicals: A Beginner’s Guide to Chemistry OR
Think Like a Psychologist Part II: A Beginner's Guide to A-Level Psychology
Period 3
How to enhance your performance legally without failing a drugs test: A Beginner's Guide to Biology OR
Period 4
Shoot for the Moon, Gaining a place at Elite Universities: Guest Speaker - Sophia Lee-Roberts (King's College, London) OR
Careers working with Animals: Guest Speaker Drusillas Park - Zoo Manager Sue Woodgate
Period 5 (2:10pm)
Biology, The Science that's all around you: Guest Speaker - Dr Phil OR
Artificial Intelligence & Engineering: Guest Speaker - Sam Hiscox (Ricardo PLC) OR
From A level to Nestle, a journey through chemistry: Guest Speaker Gabi Burton
VENUE & DATES
STEM HEAD START PROGRAMME
Monday 1 & 8 June
You can attend this programme via our online platforms from anywhere in the world. All the content will be delivered in a live, interactive manner and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions of our experienced professionals. All you need is an internet connection; we will send you full details of how to access the programme well in advance.
WHO CAN ATTEND
The Programme is for students preparing to enter the Sixth Form who have the passion and ambition to get a head-start and start boosting their university/college applications & CVs.
You can register your place by clicking “Register Now”.