Our events can take place at the University and some at your school or college, bringing Medicine, Health and Social Care experience directly to your students. 

Our events are designed to give your students an insight into studying Medicine, Health and Social Care courses and the careers opportunities after graduation. Our events can take place at the University and some at your school or college. For more details and to book on-site events or taster sessions, please see the information below. 

To allow enough time for us to put everything in place for these events we ask for a minimum of 5 weeks notice from receiving the booking request to your 1st preference date of activity.

Taster sessions, talks and activities

Talks

An informative discussion around applying to a Health and Social Care degree, where you can find out more about the application process, gain advice and our top tips on how to make your application stand out and guidance on writing an excellent personal statement.

Date: Variable, depending on the availability of the academic. 
Year group: Year 12 / Year 13 / FE Level 3 yr 1 / FE Level 3 yr 2
Group size: Flexible
  1 Hour
Location University Campus, in School or College or Virtually

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Are you thinking of applying to a health and social care related degree but not sure what to expect for an interview? This session will cover our top tips for preparing for an interview and some key things to remember to include.

Date: Variable, depending on the availability of the academic. 
Year group: Year 12 / Year 13 / FE Level 3 yr 1 / FE Level 3 yr 2
Group size: Up to 40 participants
Duration: 40 minutes 
Location University Campus, in School or College or Virtually

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Discover more about our Health and Social Care courses at Canterbury Christ Church University and how these link with routes into Health and Social Care professions.

Date: Any time during term time
Year group: Year 12, 13, and FE equivalent
Group size: Flexible
Duration 1 Hour
Location  In your School or College, University Campus or Virtually

 

Taster Sessions

This four-hour taster event provides an insight into what a university degree looks like for a healthcare undergraduate, covering lectures, seminars, research and presentation skills with a focus on careers in Health and Social Care.

Date: Variable, depending on the availability of the academic. 
Year group: Year 12 / Year 13 / FE Level 3 yr 1 / FE Level 3 yr 2
Group size: Up to 40 participants
Duration: 4 hour taster day or split into 4 x 1 hour sessions across different dates
Location University Campus, in school or college or virtually

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In this 2 hour taster session, find out what it is like to be a trainee healthcare professional in our fully equipped simulation suite by interacting with our mannikins and getting involved in a mini carousel of activities. This taster also includes a campus tour.

Date: Limited availability, contact health.engagement@canterbury.ac.uk to enquire
Year group: Year 12, 13, and FE equivalent
Group size: Up to 30 participants
Duration: 2 hours
Location University Campus (Canterbury or Medway)

 

Workshops

Our one-hour workshop provides you with an opportunity to explore health simulation equipment and demonstrations from CPR to Donning and Doffing of PPE, followed by a presentation showcasing the courses available at Canterbury Christ Church University, with information, advice and guidance on career opportunities in Health and Social Care and routes into the professions.

 

Date: Variable, depending on the availability of the academic. 
Year group: Year 12 / Year 13 / FE Level 3 yr 1 / FE Level 3 yr 2
Group size: Up to 30 participants
Duration: 1 hour
Location School or College

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