1.Embark Exploration Program

Application Deadline: Personalized research projects, please contact Embark for details

Location: online

Eligibility: Varies according to the requirements of different research projects, but basically requires students to have a certain subject knowledge background

Program dates: Determined by the nature of the research project

Cost: Determined by the personalized research project

Founded in 2016, Embark is an educational institution focused on providing customized research training for teenagers. The core team is composed of graduates from prestigious American universities, with more than 3,000 mentors from well-known schools such as Ivy League, MIT, Caltech, Johns Hopkins University and Carnegie Mellon University.

Embark provides personalized one-on-one research guidance and customizes research topics according to students' interests. Embark helps students systematically develop research skills, establish a solid research framework, connect research with practical applications, appreciate the value of research, and improve problem-solving skills, all of which help them apply for college.

For more information, please visit Embark Exploration Program.

2.Stanford Medical Youth Science Program

Application deadline: generally in March every year

Location: online

Eligibility: SMYSP is specifically for current high school juniors in Northern California

Program dates: 5 weeks (summer)

Cost: free

Stanford University's SMYSP program allows students to learn in-depth medical knowledge such as public health, basic biomedicine, and health disparities through online lectures, seminars, and practical operations. The resources and guidance provided by the program not only help students build a knowledge base in the medical field, but also cultivate critical thinking and communication skills. The high recognition and professionalism of SMYSP lay a solid foundation for students' future medical studies and career development. The 2025 program will be held on the Stanford campus from June 23 to July 25, 2025. The 2025 application will be open in mid-December.For details, please visit the official website.

3.Harvard Medical School HMX Basic Course

Application Deadline: Generally 1-2 months before the start of the program

Location: Online

Eligibility: For all high school students interested in medicine

Program dates: Each course is about 10 weeks

Cost: The price is determined by the course system

Harvard Medical School's HMX course system is divided into basic and professional courses. The content of basic courses mainly includes: biochemistry, genetics, cerebral hemorrhage, pharmacology, and physiology. Tuition for each course starts at $995. For HMX basic courses only, a limited number of partial tuition waivers are provided, or active students are eligible for a student fee rate of $800 per course. The application deadline is December 10, 2024. Professional courses are designed to deepen students' understanding of cutting-edge topics in courses such as genetics, immunology, and pharmacology. These courses are designed for current professionals in healthcare, life sciences, and related fields. Advanced courses include: Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology, Clinical Drug Development, Drug Delivery, Drug Discovery, Genetics, Gene Therapy, Gene Testing and Sequencing Technology, Immuno-Oncology, New Therapies for Chronic Inflammation, Autoimmunity and Allergy, Nucleic Acid Therapy, Pharmacology – Overview, Vaccines and Viral Immunology, starting at $995 for a single course and $1,490 for a two-course package. Application deadline is December 10, 2024. HMX setting includes a wealth of basic medical knowledge, suitable for students who intend to pursue a career in medicine in the future, helping to develop logical thinking and practical application skills. The global reputation of the HMX program makes it an ideal choice for pre-medical students.For details, please visit the official website.

4.Johns Hopkins University Summer Program

Application Deadline: Spring (usually before March)

Location: Online

Eligibility: Cumulative GPA in pre-university courses or summer undergraduate courses must be 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0); must successfully complete 10th grade courses before the start of the course. Specific course prerequisites must also be met.

Program dates:  2 weeks (summer)

Cost: A non-refundable application fee of $85.00 is required when submitting an online application.

John University offers a wide range of summer courses, including medical-related courses such as anatomy, physiology and disease, the application of chemistry in medicine, intensive medical school courses, neurobiology: cells and systems, neuroscience and human behavior, population genomics: evolution, extinction and disease, etc. Each course requires students to have a certain knowledge background and has certain requirements for student grades when applying, and each course also has different application standards. Students can follow their mentors during the project to deepen their understanding of the subject of interest.For details, please visit the official website.

5.FutureLearn Courses

Application Deadline: No fixed deadline, you can apply at any time

Location: Online (provided by King's College London)

Eligibility: For high school students interested in nursing and global healthcare systems

Program dates:  4 weeks, about 3 hours per week

Cost: Free (optional to pay for a certificate)

There is a course in FutureLearn called "Introduction to Nursing: Global Nursing Role". This course introduces the basic knowledge of nursing and its role in the global healthcare system. Students will learn the basics of patient care and public health. The course focuses on cultivating compassion, communication skills and understanding of global health, and is an ideal choice for students who hope to pursue a nursing or medical career in the future. The medical education resources of King's College London make this course widely recognized internationally.For details, please visit the official website.

6.Doane University edX Online Learning Program

Application Deadline: Open all year round

Location: Online

Eligibility: For high school students who are interested in entering the medical field

Program dates: 8 weeks (self-paced)

Cost: ￥1392 (paid certificate option available)

Doane University's Medical Terminology Course allows students to master professional medical terminology by in-depth content such as anatomy and pathology. The course helps students understand and correctly use medical vocabulary and improve their communication skills in the medical field. Suitable for students who intend to develop in the medical field, Doane University's courses have a good reputation in basic medical education.For details, please visit the official website.

7.University of Colorado Mini Medical School

Application Deadline: No fixed deadline, you can apply at any time

Location: Online

Eligibility: High school students interested in medicine

Program dates:  7 modules, 1-2 hours per module (total course duration is about 4 weeks)

Cost: Free (provided by Coursera platform)

The University of Colorado Mini Medical School teaches basic medical knowledge through 7 modules, covering areas such as anatomy and physiology, and is suitable for students who plan to pursue a career in medicine. The course helps students gain in-depth knowledge of different medical specialties and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Mini medical schools are favored by students for their practicality and wide coverage of knowledge. The fall semester will start on October 2, 2024.For details, please visit the official website.

8.University of Pennsylvania - Institute of Biomedical Research

Application deadline: usually January-February

Location: Offline (provided by the University of Pennsylvania)

Eligibility: One year of biology and chemistry is required at the time of application; for any student who takes "Living Earth" or "Living Environment" as their one-year biology prerequisite, please include the course description in the transcript for review by the admissions committee.

Program dates: 3 weeks

Cost: Paid, see the official website for detailed costs

The Institute of Biomedical Research introduces the experimental foundations of biology in cells, molecules, and genetics, with a focus on relevance to disease. Through the integration of daily lectures, faculty research lectures, laboratory experiments, and group investigations of current research topics, students can gain a deep understanding of the core of biomedical research. The Institute of Biomedical Research is a completely residential system with no commuting or online options. If you attend a public or charter high school in the Philadelphia School District, you may be eligible to attend the Penn Summer Institute for free with a Penn Summer Scholarship. Instructors leading your research include scientists, clinicians, and faculty from the Department of Biology and the Penn School of Medicine. Topics include genome sequencing, CRISPR/Cas-9, vaccines, antibiotic resistance, bioethics, and more. Penn researchers present their latest discoveries made in campus labs. During the program, students work in small groups to discuss peer-reviewed research articles. Under the guidance of a Penn researcher or faculty member, students learn how to read, interpret, analyze, and critique primary research. Students conduct molecular biology experiments in labs used by undergraduate courses. Using techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, restriction analysis, bacterial transformation, and ELISA, students will determine their own blood type, study gene expression in bacteria, and analyze simulated disease outbreaks.For details, please visit the official website.