Budding medicine students from across the country visited the University of Southampton for an insight into studying the subject at university.
The Year 12 students took part in a programme that gives more young people the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to apply to study to become a doctor.
A total of 28 students took part in the three-day programme, which included one day at Highfield Campus, online workshops, and one day of live virtual work experience with staff at University Hospital Southampton.
The programme was delivered by Kate Bartlett, Developing Talent Lead at the university.
"Our medical student ambassadors worked so hard, inspiring the next generation."
Maryam Al Marjan, 17, from Leeds, said: "I really enjoyed coming to Southampton and exploring the medicine course.
"I met other participants and student ambassadors, as well as some staff members.
"I was able to see how welcoming and friendly the university and the town itself is."
Ava Bridger, 17, from Emsworth, said: "I will definitely be drawing upon these learning experiences in my interviews and personal statement.
"The course was well-rounded, and I loved it."
Aylin Ghanavatzadeh, 17, from Bournemouth, said: "The event was extremely useful, and had all the information needed for somebody interested in studying medicine at university."
The programme, called Widening Access to Medicine, is open to students studying A-level Biology plus one other science, and who meet the university’s widening participation criteria.
These criteria include living in a disadvantaged area, being a young carer, being looked after by a local authority, or being part of a travelling family.
It also includes receiving free school meals in secondary school, having parents or guardians receiving benefits, or being the first generation in their family to apply to higher education.
Currently, one third of UK schools do not produce any medical school applicants, and outreach activities from medical schools can support communities who are underrepresented in medical school admissions.
The University of Southampton offers a specific widening participation medical degree aimed at underrepresented groups.
There are also scholarships, grants and bursaries which can provide additional financial support for these students throughout their studies.
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