
MEDICINE
A unique insight into the realities of a career in healthcare
IgnitED Medicine
From day one, participants dive into clinical skills, taking vitals, suturing, scrubbing in, and responding to simulated emergencies.
They spend time with the Integrated Simulation & Clinical Skills team at St Richard’s Hospital, collect live samples for a bacteriophage study, and explore how urban design impacts public health.
Alongside hands-on experience, participants tackle real-world healthcare challenges: creating sustainable systems and designing AI tools for patient care.
It all builds toward Friday’s Innovation Lab, where teams pitch bold new healthcare ideas.
Over five days, we explore medicine as a career and as a dynamic system that’s practical, ethical, environmental, and human.
Programme Headlines
A full day in a working hospital, engaging in practical simulations with teams from different departments
Step into the world of surgery in a hands-on workshop led by a consultant Orthopaedic surgeon, you will take part in the art of gowning and gloving and learn two fundamental suturing techniques - Simple Interrupted and Continuous suture.
Experience life as an undergraduate in a higher education venue
Engage in practical & interactive workshops, using industry standard equipment
Understand medical pathways from early-career roles into progression routes
Enjoy a Medicine University Masterclass, learning · A clear breakdown of each step in the application process — from GCSEs and A-levels to UCAT/BMAT, personal statements, interviews, and offers.
Learn about the range of professions across the healthcare industry
Meet and make new friends with others who share your aspirations toward a career in Medicine
Medicine Programme Mentor
Charlotte is a fourth-year BMBS Candidate reading Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Exeter.
Charlotte is originally from Chichester and holds a passion for supporting aspiring medics. Charlotte is an experienced mentor who has supported aspiring medics at Bishop Luffa School and Chichester College.
Alongside her core training, Charlotte’s current area of study research includes how medical schools represent diversity in their marketing.
Featured Organisations: Medicine

"Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity."
— Hippocrates
IgnitED Dates & Prices
18-22nd August 2025 - University of Chichester
The IgnitED programme offers an immersive and engaging career experience for young people aged 14-17, designed to provide invaluable insights and practical understanding for their future profession.
A portion of each paid registration helps fund a place for a young person who might otherwise be unable to attend, directly supporting social mobility and our mission to widen equitable access.
Registrations close 1st August 2025.
Single Registration
£499 per participant, less than £100 per day for hands-on interactive careers experiences, peer networking, and industry coaching.
Group Registration
If two or more bookings are made together, the discounted rate of £474 per person will be applied.
Partnerships Registration
We’re delighted to offer a limited number of subsidised places for pupils from local schools, the discounted rate made possible through newly secured funding.
If you'd like to enquire about remaining availability of these places and how to apply, please contact us with your school name to check availability and find out more about the application process.