Medicine: The Pituitary and Hypothalamus by Dr Helen Christian, The University of Oxford Medical School

This videoconference allows sixth formers to ‘sit in’ on a live undergraduate Medicine lecture with the opportunity to ask questions at the end relating to the subject of the lecture and, more generally, about studying Medicine at Oxford. As well as Dr Christian, undergraduates will also be available to answer questions from the schools.

It is important to stress that this is a live lecture which is fast paced and, for the Oxford students, comprehension is supported by tutorials. As such school students will not be expected to understand all the subject matter; instead the event is very much about getting a flavour of university style lectures.

Suitable for: Year 12/Year 13

Preparation/Pre-reading: It would be helpful for students to consider questions in advance relating to studying this subject at university. These questions may cover, for example, the application process, course structure, and university lifestyle.