Study Neuroscience Oxford Summer Courses
Do you lose sleep pondering the mysteries of your mind? The human brain is the most sophisticated machine available to us and, with the help of continued technological advancement, we are slowly unravelling its workings though the field of Neuroscience. During this course, you will come to understand the structure and the potential of our brains; first focusing on the neurons which constitute the building blocks of this complex machine before moving on to the more complex functions which dictate how we learn and live on a day to day basis.
Courses
At Oxford Summer Courses we are committed to the best academic experiences and to the personalised learning that has made Oxford a global academic force. So while all of our tutors are at the top of their fields depending on your age you'll be taught in slightly different ways. We use small group seminars to ensure that you get greater attention than you could elsewhere. On top of that if you're aged 16-17 or 18-24 then you'll receive weekly tutorials from leading academics mirroring the teaching method that makes Oxford a world-renowned university. Choose your Neuroscience course below:
18-24 years
- 2 and 4 weeks courses available
- Cambridge University accommodation
- Tutorials & group seminars
- Breakfast & Dinner included
The Neuroscience summer course for 18-24 year olds is taught through four seminars and one supervision study per week. During the weekly supervision study, students will produce an essay which puts what is learned in seminars into action, and expert staff will give you comprehensive feedback on your arguments and writing style. This course will provide you with a foundational understanding of the brain. You will discuss both its fundamental structure along with more specific functions such as the nervous system, behaviour, circuits and systems, sensory functions, cognition and development from both a logical and emotional perspective. For each topic, students and their tutors will explore not only healthy function but also how dysfunctions can lead to neurological illness. Through a combination of seminars and supervisions, you will have the chance to tackle those issues most important to you and come away with exciting new knowledge and questions.
16-17 years
- 2 and 4 weeks courses available
- Cambridge University accommodation
- Tutorials & group seminars
- Breakfast & Dinner included
The Neuroscience summer course for 16-17 year olds is taught through four seminars and one supervision study per week. During the weekly supervision study, students will produce an essay which puts what is learned in seminars into action, and expert staff will give you comprehensive feedback on your arguments and writing style. This course will provide you with a foundational understanding of the brain. You will discuss both its fundamental structure along with more specific functions such as the nervous system, behaviour, circuits and systems, sensory functions, cognition and development from both a logical and emotional perspective. For each topic, students and their tutors will explore not only healthy function but also how dysfunctions can lead to neurological illness. Through a combination of seminars and supervisions, you will have the chance to tackle those issues most important to you and come away with exciting new knowledge and questions.
13-15 years
- 2 and 4 weeks courses available
- Cambridge University accommodation
- Around 8 students per class
- All Evening Meals, many at local restaurants along with lunch every teaching day
The Neuroscience summer course for 13-15 year olds is taught in a fun, dynamic environment. Class sizes are small, so each student will receive plenty of personalised attention from their tutors. As a result, students will be able to pay more attention to their specific interests within their chosen subject. Classroom time with a tutor is combined with interactive group projects, which will encourage students to develop their knowledge and learn in a new and exciting way. In this summer course, you’ll learn more about how the brain works. You’ll discuss more about the brain’s core functions, as well as the nervous system, how the brain impacts behaviour, the sense, emotions, and more. You will leave the summer course with a greater understanding about how a healthy human brains works within the body.
Prices and Dates
Select your Age Range
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| Courses – 10-12s | 01/07/2018 | 08/07/2018 | 15/07/2018 | 22/07/2018 | 29/07/2018 | 05/08/2018 |
| 1 Week – Wycombe Abbey | £1,495 | £1,495 | £1,495 | £1,495 | £1,495 | £1,495 |
| 2 Week – Wycombe Abbey | £2,795 | £2,795 | £2,795 | £2,795 | £2,795 | – |
| 3 Week – Wycombe Abbey | £3,995 | £3,995 | £3,995 | £3,995 | – | – |
| 4 Week – Wycombe Abbey | £5,195 | £5,195 | £5,195 | – | – | – |
| 5 Week – Wycombe Abbey | £6,295 | £6,295 | – | – | – | – |
| 6 Week – Wycombe Abbey | £7,395 | – | – | – | – | – |
Included in this price is:
- All Teaching, including small group seminars
- Accommodation
- All Meals, including lunch
- All Activities and Excursions
The price does not include flights/travel or medical insurance
| Course Start Dates | ||||||||
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| Courses – 13-15 | 24/06/2018 | 01/07/2018 | 08/07/2018 | 15/07/2018 | 22/07/2018 | 29/07/2018 | 05/08/2018 | 12/08/2018 |
| 2 Weeks – Cambridge | £4,195 | £4,195 | £4,195 | £4,195 | £4,195 | – | – | – |
| 2 Weeks – Oxford – Standard (shared bathroom) | FULL | – | FULL | – | FULL | FULL | £4,195 | £4,195 |
| 2 Weeks – Oxford – En-suite (private bathroom) | FULL | FULL | FULL | – | FULL | – | – | – |
| 2 Weeks – London – Standard (shared bathroom) | – | £4,195 | – | £4,195 | – | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Cambridge | £7,895 | £7,895 | £7,895 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford – Standard (shared bathroom) | FULL | – | – | FULL | FULL | – | – | |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford – En-suite (private bathroom) | FULL | – | FULL | – | FULL | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford & Cambridge | FULL | – | FULL | FULL | £7,895 | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – London – Standard (shared bathroom) | – | £7,895 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Included in this price is:
- All Teaching, including small group seminars
- Accommodation and Breakfast, every day
- All Evening Meals, many at local restaurants along with lunch 3 times a week
- A three-course College Banquet, on Friday evening
- All Activities and Excursions
The price does not include flights/travel or medical insurance
| Course Start Dates | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courses – 16-17 | 24/06/2018 | 01/07/2018 | 08/07/2018 | 15/07/2018 | 22/07/2018 | 29/07/2018 | 05/08/2018 | 12/08/2018 |
| 2 Weeks – Cambridge | – | £4,195 | FULL | £4,195 | £4,195 | – | – | – |
| 2 Weeks – Oxford – Standard (shared bathroom) | FULL | £4,195 | FULL | – | £4,195 | £4,195 | £4,195 | £4,195 |
| 2 Weeks – Oxford – En-suite (private bathroom) | – | – | FULL | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2 Weeks – Oxford Christ Church – En-suite (private bathroom) | – | FULL | – | FULL | – | – | – | – |
| 2 Weeks – London – Standard (shared bathroom) | – | £4,195 | – | £4,195 | – | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Cambridge | – | £7,895 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford – Standard (shared bathroom) | FULL | – | FULL | – | £7,895 | £7,895 | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford Christ Church – En-suite (private bathroom) | – | FULL | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford & Cambridge | FULL | £7,895 | FULL | £7,895 | £7,895 | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – London – Standard (shared bathroom) | – | £7,895 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Included in this price is:
- All Teaching, including tutorials and small group seminars
- Accommodation and Breakfast, every day
- All Evening Meals, many at local restaurants
- A three-course College Banquet, on Friday evening
- All Activities and Excursions
The price does not include flights/travel or medical insurance
| Course Start Dates | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courses – 18-24 | 24/06/2018 | 01/07/2018 | 08/07/2018 | 15/07/2018 | 22/07/2018 | 29/07/2018 | 05/08/2018 | 12/08/2018 |
| 2 Weeks – Cambridge | – | FULL | FULL | FULL | £4,195 | – | – | – |
| 2 Weeks – Oxford – Standard (shared bathroom) | FULL | £4,195 | £4,195 | – | £4,195 | £4,195 | £4,195 | £4,195 |
| 2 Weeks – Oxford – En-suite (private bathroom) | FULL | – | FULL | £4,395 | FULL | – | – | – |
| 2 Weeks – Oxford Christ Church – En-suite (private bathroom) | – | FULL | – | FULL | – | – | – | – |
| 2 Weeks – Oxford Christ Church – Standard (shared bathroom) | – | – | – | – | – | £4,195 | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Cambridge | – | FULL | FULL | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford – Standard (shared bathroom) | FULL | – | £7,895 | – | £7,895 | £7,895 | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford – En-suite (private bathroom) | FULL | – | FULL | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford Christ Church – En-suite (private bathroom) | – | FULL | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4 Weeks – Oxford & Cambridge | FULL | – | FULL | FULL | £7,895 | – | – | – |
Included in this price is:
- All Teaching, including tutorials and small group seminars
- Accommodation and Breakfast, every day
- All Evening Meals, many at local restaurants
- A three-course College Banquet, on Friday evening
- All Activities and Excursions
The price does not include flights/travel or medical insurance
Christ Church, the most magnificent college in Oxford was re-founded by King Henry VIII in the 16th century, it has educated 13 British Prime Ministers and was the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland but today it offers our students modern en-suite rooms in a grand setting.
If you stay at Christ Church this summer on either the 2nd or 16th July you’ll have:
- A superior quality en-suite room
- Breakfast in the same dining hall Harry Potter was filmed in each morning
- A special 4 course banquet each Friday in Christ Church’s magnificent banqueting hall
- A graduation ceremony in the Old Library which houses numerous historical artefacts including Cardinal Wolsey’s 16th century hat
If you are looking for a unique experience this grand setting offers our students a chance to live and study in a historical environment that has played host to inquiring minds for nearly 500 years.