Since 2014, BioGrad Education has been proud to work in partnership with hundreds of schools and colleges across the UK and beyond.

Our Partner Schools Programme is designed to give students greater access to practical science, medicine and healthcare experiences beyond the classroom.

From careers talks and scholarship opportunities to residential programmes, practical experiences and university preparation, Partner Schools can access a wide range of opportunities designed to support students as they explore their future pathways.

The programme also provides opportunities for students to develop their CVs and university applications, engage directly with doctors and scientists, and build experience outside of the classroom.

Becoming a BioGrad Education Partner School is completely free, with no membership fee or ongoing cost.

Joining the BioGrad Education Partner Schools Programme is simple.

Complete our short online form and a member of the BioGrad Education team will be in touch to introduce the programme and help your school access the opportunities available.

We welcome applications from any member of staff within a school or college, although we most commonly work with Heads of Sixth Form, Careers Leads and Heads of Science.

The programme is designed for schools and colleges offering post 16 provision, with opportunities primarily focused on students aged 16 to 19.

Become a Partner School

BioGrad Education Partner Schools can access a range of benefits and exclusive opportunities for their students and staff, with no fee to join the Partner Schools Programme.

• Annual Careers Talks. Give students the opportunity to hear directly from BioGrad doctors, scientists and industry experts, with insight into careers and pathways across science, medicine, healthcare and research.
• Access to The BioGrad Education Scholarship Programme. Partner School students can access opportunities for fully and partially funded places on selected BioGrad Education science and medicine summer school courses.
• Bespoke School Trips & Residentials. Access tailored 1, 2, 3 and 5 day practical science and medical experiences designed around the needs and interests of your students. Access to these school trips and residentials is reserved for Partner Schools.
• BioGrad x University of Chester All Inclusive Package. Partner School students can access an exclusive all inclusive summer school package combining practical training, accommodation, dedicated transport and course essentials.
• BioGrad Journal Club. Students can join online sessions with BioGrad doctors and scientists approximately every six weeks, exploring real medical and scientific research while developing research, analytical and critical thinking skills ahead of university.
• Student Leadership Opportunities. Students can apply to become a BioGrad Journal Club President or BioGrad x SITraN Fundraising Ambassador, giving them additional experience and responsibility that can support their CV and university applications.
• CV & UCAS Building Opportunities. Students can gain practical experience, references and opportunities that help them demonstrate their interests, skills and experience when preparing CVs, personal statements and university applications.
• CPD & Teacher Training. Partner Schools can access professional development and practical training opportunities designed to support science teachers and technical staff in developing their skills and confidence.
• Access to Additional Opportunities. Partner Schools are kept informed about opportunities as they become available, including conferences, events, taster sessions, work experience and other science, medicine and healthcare opportunities.

The BioGrad Education Scholarship Programme is available exclusively to students attending BioGrad Education Partner Schools.

The programme was created to make high quality practical science and medical training more accessible to students and give them opportunities to develop valuable experience before applying to university.

Since 2014, BioGrad Education has awarded more than 150 scholarships to students from Partner Schools, helping students gain practical experience that they can draw upon in their personal statements, university applications and interviews.

Fully and partially funded scholarship opportunities may be available across our 5 day Biomedical Science and Medical & Clinical programmes.

• Biomedical Science. Our laboratory based 5 day course gives students hands on experience in a professional lab environment. Working alongside BioGrad research scientists, students will learn UK laboratory safety and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), while gaining experience with techniques such as ELISA, PCR and blood typing.
• Medical & Clinical. Our clinic based 5 day course gives students the opportunity to work alongside a doctor and develop practical medical skills including suturing, patient history taking and ultrasound. Students can also gain first hand insight into medical school, careers in medicine and life as a doctor.

Students attending a BioGrad Education Partner School can apply for available scholarship opportunities using the application form below. Applications should include the required information about the student and the course they would like to be considered for.

Application dates: Scholarship applications open annually from 1 September to 1 October.

Apply for a Scholarship

Join schools and colleges across the UK and beyond working with BioGrad Education to give their students greater access to practical science, medicine and healthcare opportunities.

The Partner Schools Programme is completely free to join and registration only takes a short time.

Become a Partner School