Insight programmes

Our Programmes

These are mainly classroom/seminar room based days which can include talks from healthcare professionals, activities and tours, and for students in year 10 - year 13 to find out more about careers in the NHS

Placement availability is limited and demand for certain programmes is extremely high, so you are advised to consider your area of interest carefully and express this clearly in your application.

At CUH our aim is to widen participation for access to work experience. Therefore, when demand outstrips placement capacity, we will give consideration to:

- Care experienced young people (children or young adults who are currently looked after by the state, or have previously been looked after by the state)

- Young carers (a young person who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem. This could be a parent or a sibling)

- People in receipt of free school meals

- Protected characteristics

Please note we do not currently accept applications for year 10, or year 12 and 13 work experience weeks due to capacity.

Insight into Medicine Programme Year 12 and year 13s:

NB: The programme format has changed. To apply for shadowing please apply separately Work Shadowing Placements and Volunteering Opportunities for Sixth Form Students | CUH Careers

Dates:
- Tuesday 24th March 2026 (Applications by 6th January 2026)
- Tuesday 28th July 2026 (Applications by 8th May 2026)
Overview: This programme is for students considering a career in medicine. It is classroom-based with presentations from Medical staff.

Cambridge Clinical Research Centre : TBC

Dates: TBC (Limited to 8 spaces)
Overview: A 1-day programme offering students the chance to meet researchers, observe clinical skills, tour the research facility, and learn about various research areas including Oncology and Paediatric research.

Caring in the NHS two day programme

Dates:
- Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th February 2026 (applications by 30th December 2026)
- Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th May 2026 (applications by 30th March 2026)
Overview: This 2-day programme gives students insight into various Allied Health Professions (AHPs) such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Healthcare Support Workers. It includes presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Health Care Science two day programme

Dates: Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th March 2026 (Applications by 10th February 2026)
Overview: This 2-day programme provides insight into various areas of Healthcare Science such as Biomedical Science, Histopathology, and Physical Sciences. Includes practical sessions, talks, and staff tours.