Science and Biomed

Descripción del curso

Overview
Science and Biomed is a discovery-driven course for students aged 13–17, blending scientific inquiry with biomedical exploration.

About the course

Students engage with core concepts in biology, chemistry, and human physiology through practical investigations, experiments, and collaborative problem-solving. Covering topics from genetics and disease to medical technology and ethics, they develop scientific literacy, critical thinking, and the confidence to communicate complex ideas with clarity.

Over each two-week Sprint, students tackle five challenges connected to the Sprint’s central theme, exploring areas such as genetics, neuroscience, public health, pharmacology, and environmental science. The final challenge, the IMPACT Hackathon, brings together students in small, mixed teams drawn from across the courses. They apply the knowledge, skills, and perspectives gained throughout the Sprint to address pressing global issues, guided by the three pillars of sustainability; social, environmental, and economic.

This experience allows students to contribute meaningfully, share their insights, and present their work with confidence and purpose.

Course Aims

IMPACT Learning Model is our bespoke framework that defines the goals of education, methods, and outcomes students are expected to achieve. Through IMPACT’S Learning Model, students will:

Improve core communication skills
Improve scientific literacy, data analysis, and research communication

Build new set of skills
Build curiosity, precision, and critical thinking through agile sprints and challenges

Learn the power of collaboration
Collaborate in diverse teams with autonomy and continuous feedback

Nurture the inner voice
Strengthen ethical reasoning, health awareness, and decision-making

Visit Universities
Explore academic pathways through university taster days and mentorship

Explore industry insights
Gain insight into biomedical science through industry immersion

See the bigger picture
Develop resilience and scientific leadership for a changing world

Sprints Overview

A Sprint is an intensive, focused period of learning within the IMPACT programme, designed to immerse students in a series of structured academic and practical challenges. Each Sprint blends rigorous study with collaborative, team-based projects, encouraging students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop leadership skills.

Business experience
Business HQ and university experience with exclusive access to top institutions

Professional networking
Industry networking with professionals and changemakers

Pioneering speakers
Guest speaker talks from pioneers in their fields

Various workshops
Growth workshops across academic, personal, and leadership development

Daily challenges
Hackathons, pitching solutions to real-world problems

Range of activities
Life Skill activities such as flight school, football, graffiti and tennis

Purposeful leadership
Motivational speakers to inspire purposeful leadership