St John’s College is delighted to welcome applications for the Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Virtual Study Day on Saturday 19th of March 2022.
  • Date 19 March 2022 - 9.45 a.m. - 19 March 2022 - 5.30 p.m.
  • Location Online

The Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Virtual Study Day is open to all pupils currently studying at non-selective state schools and sixth-form colleges in the UK, in Year 12 (Lower Sixth) or equivalent, and who are studying two or more of the following subjects at A-level (or equivalent):

  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics 

What does the day involve?

The Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Virtual Study Day is a day-long event that offers pupils the opportunity to find out about studying Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Oxford. Pupils will attend academic taster sessions, find out about the Medicine and Biomedical Sciences undergraduate degrees and application processes from tutors and current students, and hear about careers of St John's Medicine and Biomedical Sciences graduates.

 Highlights of the day include: 

  • Virtual academic taster sessions led by Medicine and Biomedical Sciences tutors
  • A talk on careers in Medicine and Biomedical Sciences with industry professionals
  • Workshops on developing your personal statement and interview performance
  • Advice on preparing for and taking the BMAT
  • A Q&A session with current Medicine and Biomedical Sciences students

Click here to download our Study Day Flyer

How to apply

To apply, please fill in this form. The deadline for applications is 4pm Monday 14th March 2022.

All entries received before the closing date will be considered, and pupils will be told the outcome of their application shortly after the closing date. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to confirm entries as they are received.

If you have any questions regarding the application form, please contact us at access@sjc.ox.ac.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

The Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Virtual Study Day is open to year 12 pupils at all non-selective state schools and sixth-form colleges in the UK who are studying two or more of the following subjects at A-level (or equivalent):

  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics 

Selection is based on academic merit, using GCSE or National 5 performance. Pupils must be predicted to achieve at least AAA at A level or AAAAB/AAAAA in Scottish Highers (or equivalent). Where Pupils from the Scottish system can offer Advanced Highers we would expect AA (for two subjects) or AAB (for three subjects). Places are generally limited to two per school/college, although larger establishments may be offered more places.

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to visit St John’s and see for yourself what we are able to offer to our undergraduate students. All events and resources are free to qualifying pupils, but students will need to pay for their travel to St Johns College in Oxford.

Qualifying pupils will be able to apply for Digital Assistance Awards to help them attend virtual events. For more information about our Digital Assistance Awards, click here.

If you have any questions about the Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Virtual Study Day, please contact us at access@sjc.ox.ac.uk