COVENTRY F INNOVATION AND INVENTION

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1 THE CRADLE COVENTRY F INNOVATION AND INVENTION SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP 2017

2 NMSC is located in Coventry, a vibrant university town, with quality cafés, shops, cinemas, theatre and the world famous Cathedral. We aim to provide a culturally rich experience, including visits to historical places of interest. Pictured is the local Warwick Castle, a Medieval castle on the banks of the River Avon. Glasgow Edinburgh Warwick Castle was originally built by William the Conqueror in Newcastle Leeds Manchester MANCHESTER AIRPORT Sheffield BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT The NMSC modern campus building, Coventry Birmingham Coventry Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford Cardiff London HEATHROW AIRPORT Cambridge GATWICK AIRPORT

3 Key Facts Ages: years Dates: 9 to 22 July 2017 Course Length: Two weeks Tuition per week: 12 hours per week Maths and Science Tuition per week: 12 hours per week Maximum class size: 12 Requirements: IELTS overall score 5.0 NMSC Mathematics Assessment Visiting University Professors University Interview master-class Industry visits and week-end excursions Focus on Medicine Coventry Fact Silk and ribbon weaving had become the basis of the city s economy by the end of the 18th century employing 25,000 people in The NMSC Summer Science Camp is suitable for students looking for an academically focused science course supported with specialist Tuition.

4 The National Mathematics and Science College is a leading international sixth form college. We deliver a top flight education to academic high achievers who wish to gain entry to the world s top 20 universities and leading medical schools including Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, Yale and Princeton. 39% of people who live in Cambridge cycle at least three times a week.

5 The NMSC Summer Science Camp offers international students a unique learning experience under the supervision of NMSC s own teaching staff, at NMSC s own teaching facilities and benefitting from NMSC s own in-house designed IELTS Development Programme. Thanks to our close links with UK and US top universities, our visiting speakers are professors who are leaders in their field.

6 Industry visits Include a visit to Jaguar Land Rover and Cadbury s World of Chocolate. The Millennium Bridge leading to St. Paul s Cathedral, London.

7 Excursions and activities Coventry Fact The Belgrade Theatre was Britain s first purpose-built civic theatre, opened in Excursions Trips to London s Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, The London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon and more! Evening activities Evening recreation and relaxation activities include summer games in the park, theatre visits and quiz nights. The first public park was opened in 1840 by Joseph Strutt.

8 Example of Timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9-10 Chemistry Mathematics Biology Mathematics (BREAK) Chemistry INDUSTRY VISIT Biology EXCURSION EXCURSION (LUNCH) Biology (BREAK) Chemistry Biology Mathematics Chemistry Mathematics Summer Games in Park Free Time Quiz Night Guest Speaker Murder Mystery Picnic in Park Dinner in College Dinner at Local Restaurant Dinner in College Dinner in College Picnic in Park Dinner in College Dinner at Local Restaurant Dinner in College Dinner in College Dinner at Local Restaurant Dinner at Local Restaurant

9 NMSC s Two Day Medicine Focus is for students seeking to enter the medical profession. The Focus Days are led by NMSC s Medical Co-ordinator Dr Varma, former consultant at the internationally renowned Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust. Good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of wealth. 10% of UK GDP is spent on NHS health. This highly informative and interactive course offers: Visit to Medical Simulation and Skills Centre Half-day hospital tour including interviews with specialists in their departments Surgical anatomy: plastinated prosection and Virtual Reality Anatomy Medical Schools: Lecture on how to apply, and practice preparing for UCAS statement, UKCAT and BMAT Interview Practice Note: The Two Day Focus takes place on the Wednesday, and replaces the mid-week industry visits.

10 Care and Accommodation Group Leaders Our Group Leaders are responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of our students by providing full wrap-around care and supervision every day of the week. Students will be met by the Group Leaders in the morning and supervised after College until close of day. They will lead the excursions at the weekend, accompanying the students and supervising their activities. Accommodation Students will be accommodated in groups of single student rooms in one of Coventry s most centrally located Student Halls of Residence: Individual bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom (bed linen included) Access to a kitchenette for snacks 24 hour security on site Free wi-fi Boys and girls on separate floors Group Leaders in residence on each floor Travel Students will enjoy travelling to and from College in the NMSC Minibus which provides a door to door service ensuring students are safe and comfortable. The journey is a pleasant 15 minute drive. Meals On College days, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the College dining hall, under supervision of our Group Leaders. On non-college days, students will enjoy a ready prepared breakfast and packed lunch. On return to Coventry, the Group Leaders will oversee dinner in a cheerful nearby restaurant just a short walk from the Hall of Residence and afterwards will accompany the students back to their accommodation. Coventry Fact Coventry has two universities; Coventry University and the University of Warwick, a member of the prestigious Russell Group.

11 How to Apply Price GBP 1,100 per week Two Day Focus on Medicine: 350 (additional) Group Discounts may apply - please enquire for further details. Cancellation Fee: Cancellations after 30 May 2017 incur 50% cancellation fee. 100% Refund for students who enrol on a full-time A level Course at NMSC in 2017 or Included in Course fee: Accommodation, all meals, course materials, visits from top university professors, industry visits and weekend excursions, evening activities, transport between teaching block and Hall of Residence and course certificate. Course Requirements Please note this course is aimed at students of high academic ability. Applications will be accepted subject to passing the NMSC Summer Science Camp and Maths Assessment Paper. Minimum requirement IELTS level 5.0. For more information please contact your local representative Jane Flynn-Blondel: Tel: janeblondel@me.com Numbers are strictly limited: Please apply early to avoid disappointment Snacks and souvenirs are not included. Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged on request. It is recommended that students take out personal and travel insurance. The proprietor of The National Mathematics and Science College is The National Mathematics and Science College Ltd whose registered office is at 2 The Oaks, Westwood Way Coventry, CV4 8JB, UK

12 PERSEVERANTIA INNOVATIO DUCTU The National Mathematics and Science College 2 The Oaks, Westwood Way Coventry, Warwickshire CV4 8JB E. admissions@natmatsci.ac.uk T. +44 (0)