World Famous for Healthcare and Medical Schools, London Is the Perfect City to Gain Work Experience

A 2-week medical work experience course with us in London is the most comprehensive experience we offer. By attending for 2-weeks, you’ll get to experience many different world-class hospitals and gain the most work experience possible for your medical school applications. On our 2-week hospital placements, we get many UK and international students, so it’s always a wonderful atmosphere and the best preparation for your future medical career.

Experience London Alongside Hospital Placement

London has something for everyone; all tastes, budgets and interests. Blessed with modern buildings that sit seamlessly with truly historical ones, it’s hard not to be impressed by London and the thriving city it has become. London is really a collection of neighbourhoods, all knitted together and packed full of culture, entertainment and fun, with surprises at every junction. Home to over 40,000 shops, it’s a shopping mecca whilst also being one of the greenest cities on earth with fabulous parks and gardens dotted all over the city.

Where We'll Meet You

Arrival Info

  • Collection from London Heathrow Airport
  • Collection from Kings Cross Railway Station
  • Arrive directly at the accommodation
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Our staff team can collect you from either London Heathrow Airport or Kings Cross Railway station. If it works better for you, you can choose to arrive directly at the accommodation. 

Once you have settled into your room, we will gather for a brief welcome session, after which we will head to a nearby restaurant for a meal together.

After you have enrolled on our hospital work experience course, you’ll gain access to your Premed Portal webpage, where you can read more extensive project notes and also let us know how you would like to meet up with the team.

Where You'll Live

At Premed Projects, we strive to ensure your stay is truly unforgettable. We believe that sharing the experience with fellow students who have similar interests is an essential aspect of the course. We understand that after a rigorous day at the medical school or hospital, you would want to unwind and feel at ease.

  • Your accommodation is situated in central London
  • You’ll be just a few minutes walk from the nearest tube station 
  • Rooms are shared between 2 students split up into boys and girls with your own ensuite bathroom
  • Ideal location for you to explore London with us 
  • Perfect to gain easy access to all of the hospitals we’ll visit

We have run projects in London for several years now, and we find it an ideal base for the course.

 

Safe and Secure Accommodation

All Premed Project accommodation is kitted out to ensure you have everything you need during your stay with us. On our London hospital placement course, we’ve some really stylish accommodation awaiting you. You’ll have a safe and secure space to call your own during your project with us.

 

En-Suite Rooms

All of our rooms are shared between 2 students, with your own private ensuite bathroom, providing you with everything you need for a good night’s sleep.

We also have lots of communal space too, making for a great atmosphere. All rooms are comfortably furnished, so you can be sure your free time outside your hospital placement is going to be every bit as enjoyable as your time spent within the hospitals.

Downstairs you’ll find lots of chill-out areas and study areas, too, perfect for that UCAT cramming. During your stay, you have access to:

  • Laundry facilities
  • A gym that is free to use 
  • An amazing private outdoor area, ready for you to enjoy with your fellow Premed students. 

Where You’ll Live

  • Rooms Shared Between 2 Students
  • All Rooms En suite
  • Communal Kitchen
  • Washing Machines
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Food & Free Time

Food & Free Time Included:

  • Breakfast Buffet Each Morning
  • Evening Meals in Restaurants
  • Dietary Requirements Catered For
  • Guided Tour of London
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Breakfast:

Start your day with a continental buffet breakfast that we offer every morning. From fresh fruit and pastries to cereals and juices, we have an array of options available for you to choose from. Breakfast is served every day from 07:30 am onwards.

 

Evening Meals:

We have a variety of restaurant options that we’d love to take you to every evening. From Katsu curries, superfood salads, and duck spring rolls to ravioli and endless pizza choices, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

 

Dietary Requirements:

We understand that some individuals may have specific dietary needs and we are happy to accommodate them. Whether you require halal food, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options, we have a variety of choices available at every mealtime to ensure you find a suitable option.

 

During Hospital Placement:

During the weekdays, you can have your lunch at the hospital’s cafeteria if you are working there, or at the student union if you are attending med school on that day. Alternatively, we can also arrange a delicious buffet lunch for you, perfect for any aspiring medical student.

 

Explore London In Your Free Time

If you’re attending a 2-week course, you can really make the most of being in London and will get the chance to also have lots of free time. Your middle weekend is spare time, so why not explore with your fellow students and go and see London.

Your Timetable

Approximately two weeks before your experience begins, we will send you an exact timetable. 

To give you an idea of what to expect, here’s an example of how your week will be structured while you’re with us:

 

Hospital Placement: Week One

Sunday:

  • You will be collected at either Kings Cross Railway Station or London Heathrow Airport (your choice) by our friendly Project Leaders and transferred to the accommodation with all of the other arrivals.
  • You will then have a couple of hours to unpack, freshen up and get to know your roommates before everyone gets together for Project briefing.
  • During the briefing, we will talk you through everything you need to know, from meal times to curfews and the all-important Wi-Fi password. 
  • Then it’s time for our first family feast!

 

Monday:

  • The aim of the day is for the whole group to spend time together, get to know each other, see some of the best sights London has to offer and have lots of fun! 
  • In the morning, we will have a guided tour from one of London’s best accredited tour guides seeing everything from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace
  • In the afternoon, we will become part of London’s gruesome history and travel back in time to an age of adventure. 
  • Uncover the dark secrets that lie beneath the world’s most famous and haunted bridge: London Bridge.
  • We’ll then visit London’s premier medical museum, where you will get an insight into London’s fascinating medical history.

 

Tuesday:

  • After a hearty breakfast, we will travel to an NHS University Hospital in Central London. 
  • You will learn everything from hospital safety to dealing with agitated patients. 
  • You will also be introduced to clinical skills such as cannulation, blood glucose monitoring and subcutaneous injection, to name just a few! Don’t forget to take your notebook!

 

Wednesday:

  • You will spend the day with a head researcher for one of the country’s largest medical research teams, learning about their impressive work and running your own laboratory tests. 
  • Then it’s back to the accommodation for a delicious dinner followed by a movie night in the cinema room…sweet or salty?

 

Thursday:

  • The first step to saving lives is to become a qualified first aider! 
  • At the end of today, you will be first aid certified for three years (that looks pretty good on your personal statement!).

 

Friday:

  • It’s time to learn all about palliative care, spending the day with nurses and GPs in a private nursing home & hospice situated in East London.

 

Saturday & Sunday:

  • Yay for the weekend! Have a lie-in. You’ve earned it, but don’t waste too much time as there is so much to do in London. 
  • Shopping in Covent Garden, a musical in the west end… speak to your Project Leaders, and they will make sure you make the most of your free time!

 

Hospital Placement: Week Two

Monday:

  • Back to work! Today, you are a doctor. Being led by junior doctors and current medical school students, you will spend the day rotating around stations such as taking a patient history, X-ray interpretation, venipuncture and suturing.

 

Tuesday:

  • Today, you will be scrubbed up dissecting once-living organisms and learning everything you need to know about anatomy in the setting of the operating theatre.

 

Wednesday:

  • In the morning, you will get a tour of a top medical school. 
  • Learn all about med school entry requirements and life as a medical student in London. 
  • In the afternoon, you will return to the North London Hospital for a session on high-risk diseases and how they are controlled in hospitals.

 

Thursday:

  • Today we will visit one of London’s largest University Hospitals. 
  • The morning will be spent in a lecture from the university’s lead Neurologist.
  • In the afternoon, you will be able to participate in a super exciting practical session which is otherwise reserved for a very small amount of the university’s current medical students. It will be an experience you’ll never forget!

 

Friday:

  • It’s your last day on the project and time to make sure you have all the necessary skills to make a successful application to medical school. 
  • You will spend the day at one of London’s best medical schools learning how to write the perfect personal statement to ensure you get an interview, and how to impress the panel to secure your space in medical school. 
  • The day will be led by Junior doctors and third-year medical students who have all sat on medical school interview panels, so they really know what they’re talking about. 
  • After a final dinner, it’s back to the accommodation for a farewell party.

 

Saturday:

  • It’s time to say goodbye. 
  • We’ll arrange your transfers to Heathrow, or escort you to Kings Cross station to ensure you get home safely, ready to tell everyone about your awesome summer! (I feel emotional already).

Timetable

  • At least 3 Hospitals
  • The exact Itinerary sent 2 weeks before
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Staff Team

Staff Team

  • 3 Hospitals
  • 24/7 Support
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Annie is the friendly leader of our UK team! Throughout your project, you’ll have a team of dedicated project leaders to assist you, along with a night manager who’s on-site all evening to ensure your comfort. Plus, there’s 24-hour security and CCTV at the accommodation, so you can relax knowing you’re well taken care of. Our number one priority is that you are safe and secure during your time with us and our head office is in constant contact with all our staff teams running the projects. Your Programme Managers will regularly update us on what you’re up to during the course. If parents want to get in touch with us, we have an emergency contact number that is monitored around-the-clock.

We won’t cramp your style too much, and you’ll have plenty of time to socialise with your fellow students. But rest assured, there’s always someone around to ensure you have a safe, stress-free experience, no matter where you turn. Our goal is to let you focus on your hospital work experience while we handle the rest. We like to think of ourselves as a pretty cool bunch!

WHEN CAN YOU GO? HOW CAN YOU BOOK?

  • Our London 2-week hospital work experience takes place during the summer holidays from June to September each year.
  • As the 2-week UK project is our most popular placement, spaces generally fill up pretty quickly.
  • Take a look at the specific dates for our UK hospital placements.

 

The following is included in the price:

  • Breakfast every day
  • Meals in different restaurants each evening (aside from the weekend) 
  • Your pickup and departure
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Accommodation 
  • The tuition within the hospitals

You’ll only need extra for snacks, lunches, your tube fares and souvenirs. We’d recommend around £250 for the whole duration.

Simply visit Apply Now and you can enrol for your chosen dates. 

 

The cost and number of places available:

All of our projects are on a first-come, first-served basis, and we have 32 spaces per project.

The project fee for the 2 weeks is £3335 in total. It’s £395 to book your place, and then the remaining balance of £2940 can be spread over 3 or 6 monthly payments. Once you have enrolled, we’ll just check a few details then we’ll email you with your Premed Portal webpage details where you can log in and start to plan your hospital placement with us.

WHEN CAN YOU GO? HOW CAN YOU BOOK?

  • £395 to book your place
  • £2940 balance before you go
  • Spread the balance over 3 or 6 payments
  • July & August dates every year
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Frequently Asked Questions

Our hospital work experience courses are open to students in years 10-13, aged 14 or older.

Upon successfully finishing the course, students will be presented with a work experience certificate, a valuable addition to their work experience portfolio.

Throughout the hospital placement, you can look forward to gaining hands-on experience across various hospitals and universities. You'll also have the opportunity to interact with medical school admissions tutors, practicing doctors, and current medical students.

This course offers a unique insight into the UK healthcare system, strengthening your medical school application and providing you with valuable experience to enhance your future career prospects.

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