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Excellence

Accelerate, Oxbridge,
Medics' & Academic
Enrichment

Academic<br/>Excellence
High Academic Aspirations
High Academic Aspirations
Super-Curricular Opportunities
Super-Curricular Opportunities
Accelerate is our bespoke STEM programme of study for academically minded A Level students with a passion for their subjects
Competitive University Applications
Competitive University Applications
Build Knowledge and Skills
Build Knowledge and Skills
The Oxbridge programme will ensure that your university application is competitive and stands its own weight
Rich Campus Experience
Rich Campus Experience
The Medics' Academy aims to prepare students for a future application to a Medicine-related career
Academic Programmes
Accelerate Programme

Focus on competitive STEM progression

Educational trips and visits

Hands-on STEM research

Super-curricular opportunities including EPQ

Develop communication, team-building and leadership skills

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Medics' Academy

For applicants of Medicine, Veterinary and Dentistry university courses

Develop an insight of the medical sector

Support with work experience

1:1 university application support

Mock interviews

Talks by professionals

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Oxbridge Programme

Outreach talks by admission tutors

Super-curricular opportunities including EPQ

Oxford and Cambridge trip

1:1 support by experienced staff

Mock Oxbridge interviews

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Academic Enrichment

Academic Academy

Law Academy

EPQ

Oxbridge support

Study Skills

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our stories

Amy is stood smiling outside in a dark jacket with her hands in her pockets. She studied A Level Art & Design, Physics, Mathematics and Further Maths.

Amy’s Story

Amy has completed her A Levels at Penwith College and has received an offer from Cambridge University to study Engineering.
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Abi’s Story

Abi had the confidence to apply for Medicine thanks to the Medics Academy and the help of her tutor, Emily, and has been successful in securing offers at top universities.
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Ben’s Story

Budding Biochemistry student Ben has received an offer to study at Oxford University, after studying four top A Levels.
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Ellie’s Story

Ellie, who has received an offer to study History at Oxford, credits her lecturers and the great learning environment at Truro College to help her achieve her goal.
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I knew I wanted to do Medicine before coming to College so I needed to do Biology and Chemistry and I thought Psychology would be helpful with a Medicine degree. It’s already helpful now looking at it and it’s really interesting. It’s so nice trying something new. [Emily] was our Medics’ Academy lecturer and she was absolutely amazing.

Abi, Successful Medicine Applicant

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Truro College

Tel: 01872 305000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Truro College,
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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Penwith College

Tel: 01736 809000
Email: penwithenquiries@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Penwith College,
St Clare Street, Penzance,
Cornwall, TR18 2SA
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STEM & Health Skills Centre

Tel: 01208 224455
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

STEM & Health Skills Centre,
Ottery Building, Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, PL31 2GU
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University Centre

Tel: 01872 305750
Email: heenquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

University Centre Truro & Penwith,
Fal Building, College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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Future Skills Institute

Tel: 01872 308000
Email: futureskills@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Truro & Penwith College,
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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