Careers in health
Bring a real hospital into the classroom and show students where science could take them.
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Overview
Give students hands-on experience of healthcare careers with a practical workshop from Medical Mavericks.
Students use real medical equipment to explore the skills healthcare professionals use every day. They could take blood from simulated arms, record and interpret ECGs, use ultrasound and test lung function. Students can also put their coordination to the test using keyhole-surgery simulators.
The activities connect GCSE and A level science with real workplace applications. Students can see why their curriculum learning matters while exploring potential next steps.
The workshop looks beyond the best-known healthcare careers. Students discover roles including radiography, paramedicine, biomedical science, physiotherapy and operating department practice.
They also explore different routes into healthcare, including apprenticeships and pathways that do not require a degree. The delivery team share their own journeys and explain what their jobs involve.
Students leave with a clearer picture of the opportunities available and what they can do now to work towards them. Teachers also receive curriculum links and feedback to support Gatsby Benchmarks 3, 4 and 5.
The practical format supports students with different needs to take part. Activities can be adapted for physical or sensory needs, with requirements discussed with teachers beforehand.
Details
- School subject
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- Biology
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Physics
- Science
- Curriculum links
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- Biology
- Physics
- Biology: Working scientifically
- Biology: Structure and function of living organisms
- Physics: Waves
- Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism
- Sciences: Biological systems
- Science and technology
- Scientific understanding
- Sciences: Organisms and health
- Contributing to society
- Group size
- Whole class, Whole year group
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
Can repeat 4 to 6 times daily.
- Cost
- Cost applies
Workshops cost around £1,600 plus VAT and typically accommodate 150 to 200 students. Lower prices are available in April and May. Schools can also choose half-day or shorter-day options to suit their needs.
- Location
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In-school
- England
- Wales
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
- 5 - Encounters with employers and employees
EqualEx
The equalex framework allows educators to embed meaningful workplace experiences within a progressive whole school careers programme.
- Introduce and Inspire
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engaging enrichment offer
- 6 - An enrichment offer that works in partnership
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
CDI framework
- Grow throughout life
- Explore possibilities
- See the big picture
