UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science (DSIS)
Summer Work Experience
Year 12-13
Placement runs June–September 2026
Healthcare
Overview
A one-week work experience placement at UCL's Division of Surgery and Interventional Science for school-aged students. Aimed at widening participation and social mobility in medicine and biomedical sciences.
One full week at UCL DSIS between June and September 2026, with exposure to research and clinical environments and the people who work in them.
Unpaid.
Aged 16+. Must have completed GCSEs or currently be studying A-Levels or equivalent. Must commit to the full week.
Single online application via the UCL DSIS work experience page. Summer application deadline 29 May 2026.
Selective. limited weekly cohort, high demand from prospective medics and biomedical applicants.
Genuine inside-a-research-faculty exposure at sixth form is rare, especially at this level. Strong evidence for medicine, dentistry and biomedical UCAS personal statements.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.