BioGrad Education

Make the most of your summer with BioGrad Education Summer School!

With summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to invest in your future. Our summer school programme runs across 6 weeks, with courses starting every week, welcoming students from across the UK and internationally.

Designed to go beyond the classroom, these courses offer valuable hands-on experience in both clinical environments and real working laboratories giving you a true insight into careers in healthcare and science.

You’ll build confidence through practical sessions that reflect real hospital settings and laboratory work, helping you stand out in your academic journey.

Our courses include:
• Clinical Skills & Medical Research
• Biomedical Science
• Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
• Medical School Preparation
• General Internal Medicine
Take the next step towards your future this summer.

Apply now: https://www.biograd.co.uk/a-level-courses-biograd.php

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Skills Bootcamps coming to the University of Northampton!

Skills Bootcamp courses will be taking place at the University of Northampton, providing Northamptonshire students with an opportunity to develop new skills and explore career progression pathways.

These courses are designed to help students build confidence, gain practical knowledge and develop skills relevant to a range of industries.

📍 University of Northampton

📅 15th June / 29th June

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, refresh existing skills or explore new opportunities, Skills Bootcamps offer a supportive learning environment close to home.

👉 Apply here: https://biograd.jotform.com/241154626358963

Teamwork really does make the dream work 💙

In a clinical environment, no one works alone. It’s all about collaboration, communication and supporting each other to get the best outcomes.

That’s why on our course, students don’t just learn the theory… they live it. You’ll get hands-on experience working as part of a team, tackling realistic scenarios just like you would in a real hospital setting.

It’s your chance to step into the role, build confidence, and see what it’s really like to be part of a healthcare team. Ready to experience it for yourself?

https://www.biograd.co.uk/a-level-courses-biograd.php

Our students gain hands-on experience learning all about blood pressure, how to measure it, what the numbers mean and why it’s so important for heart health.

✅ Systolic – the top number, measuring your heart’s “pump power”
✅ Diastolic – the bottom number, measuring your heart’s “resting pressure”

From cuff to confidence, our students take these vital skills with them long after the course, feeling prepared to apply them in real-life situations.

https://www.biograd.co.uk/a-level-courses-biograd.php

Step Into Real Medical Practice!

Curious about how doctors examine and diagnose the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas? This practical day gives you hands-on experience with abdominal exams and ultrasound, essential for spotting and managing real internal conditions.

You’ll also get insider insight into cancer imaging and treatment planning, plus practice ultrasound guided biopsies - a technique oncologists use every day.

Don’t just study medicine, experience it for yourself!

https://www.biograd.co.uk/a-level-courses-biograd.php

Over the years at BioGrad Education, running our DofE approved residentials, one piece of feedback stands out time and time again the friendships our students build.

We welcome hundreds of students aged 16-19 each year, travelling from across the UK and internationally. While they come to learn and gain valuable experience, they leave with something even more special, lifelong friendships.

It’s truly amazing to see connections formed here continue long after the course ends 💙

https://www.biograd.co.uk/a-level-courses-biograd.php

Everyone’s Favourite Practical: Plaster Casting 🩹

Get hands-on with the practical that students absolutely LOVE! Dive into the world of fractures as you learn to diagnose, and manage bone injuries like a pro.

The best part? Plaster casting at BioGrad is hands-on, a little messy and ridiculously fun!

Skills You’ll Master:
• Fracture Diagnosis and Management
• Plaster Casting for Fracture Stabilisation

Totally interactive, totally hands-on, and seriously enjoyable - this is the practical everyone talks about!

https://www.biograd.co.uk/a-level-courses-biograd.php

Inside the Lab at BioGrad Education : Meet the NanoDrop!

Ever wondered how scientists measure DNA, RNA, or proteins with just a tiny drop of liquid?

On our courses students get hands-on experience using the NanoDrop - a powerful microvolume spectrophotometer that can analyse samples.

Fast results
High accuracy
Essential for modern molecular biology

From preparing samples to interpreting results, you’ll learn how this cutting-edge technology supports real-world research and diagnostics.

https://www.biograd.co.uk/private-laboratory-training-biograd.php

At BioGrad Education, the safety and wellbeing of every student is our top priority.

All of our staff are trained in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults to a minimum of Level 3, ensuring the highest standard of care across everything we do.

We also have a dedicated safeguarding team in place:
• Catherine Kennedy – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Mary & Tosin – Deputy DSLs
• Sofie & Colette – Trainee Deputy DSLs

We are committed to creating a space where every student is safe, supported, and able to thrive.