How to apply
Please note that we are not offering pre-undergraduate summer schools for under-18 students for Summer 2025. We hope to return with our pre-undergraduate programmes in Summer 2026.
Check your eligibility and apply for the Destination Vet programme.
Go to an overview of the Destination Vet summer school.
Entry requirements
You must meet all of the below requirements to be eligible for this summer school.
| Application deadline | TBC |
| Study level |
Pre-undergraduate. Currently in 6th form college / high school / Y12-Y13 (16–18 further education). |
| Subject requirements |
You must be studying Chemistry plus one of either Biology, Physics or Maths at A-level, International Baccalaureate Higher Level or international equivalents. |
| Academic requirements |
You must be a strong student maintaining a good academic record. You should be on track to meet typical entry requirements for . |
| English language requirements |
If English is not your first language, you need to meet (or be due to meet by the time you apply to University) our English language Profile B. You can view the tests and levels we accept by visiting our Profile B language requirements page and selecting the 'English Language Proficiency Tests' tab. |
| Age |
16 or over at the time of the summer school. This summer school is for high school students who are not yet studying at university level. |
All applicants, together with their parents/guardians, should read both the Terms & Conditions and the Enhanced Student Behaviour Policy & Parental Agreement, before accepting any offer to study at Bristol.
Make your application
To apply, you will need to complete our short application form and submit:
- evidence of your current qualifications being studied (for example, recent examination results or a copy of your timetable)
- a short (maximum 250 words) statement explaining why you are applying to this summer school
- evidence of your English language skills (if relevant).
Contact us
You can email or phone us if you have any questions about the course, your eligibility or the application process.
- Email: bristol-summer@bristol.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 455 3950