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Science & STEMPre-Med & Life SciencesSelective

COSMOS UC Irvine

Cl.1 Data Science in Biomedical Sciences; Cl.2 Decoding the Universe: Physics/Big Data/Computation; Cl.3 Tissue & Tumor Biology + Computational Modeling; Cl.4 Subatomic World & Expanding Universe; Cl.5 Sustainable Aviation Systems; Cl.6 Genes, Genomes & Skeletal Muscle Dystrophies; Cl.7 BioEngineering Your Brain (Brainwaves); Cl.9 Stressed Out Bugs: Bacteria & Environments

Grades
Completing grades 8-12, CA high school students only
Format
Residential
Location
UC Irvine, CA
Dates
Jul 5 - Jul 31
Length
4 weeks
Cost
$5,518 + $46 application fee (need-based aid available)

The hidden details

  • California residents only

    COSMOS accepts students completing grades 8–12 who are enrolled in a California high school. Out-of-state students are not eligible.

    Source: COSMOS statewide eligibility requirements (UC COSMOS) (2026-01-01)

  • $200 deposit non-refundable

    A $200 deposit is required to hold a spot and is non-refundable — including for students who receive full financial aid.

    Source: COSMOS program fee and deposit policy (2026-01-01)

Residency restriction: CA residents

Science & STEMPre-Med & Life SciencesSelective

UC Davis Young Scholars Program

Grades
Rising Jr/Sr (16+ by start)
Format
Residential
Location
Davis, CA
Dates
Jun - Aug
Length
6 weeks
Cost
~$6500 (need-based reductions up to 90%)
Science & STEMPre-Med & Life SciencesApplication

CMU Pre-College

Computational Biology

Grades
Rising Jr/Sr (16 by Jun 20)
Format
Residential/Commuter
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Dates
Summer 2026
Length
4 weeks
Cost
Residential $10750; Commuter $8041
Science & STEMPre-Med & Life SciencesApplication

JHU Engineering Innovation (EI)

Grades
HS students with A/B in math & science
Format
Residential/Commuter/Online
Location
Baltimore, MD / Hood College / Online
Dates
Jul 1-26 (varies by track)
Length
~4 weeks
Cost
Tuition $3800 + residential fees $5850-$6100
Science & STEMPre-Med & Life SciencesApplication

Stony Brook Pre-College Summer — Biotechnology & Cancer Biology courses

Grades
Rising Jr/Sr (ages 15-17)
Format
Residential/Commuter
Location
Stony Brook, NY
Dates
Jun 28-Jul 24 (choose session)
Length
1-2 weeks
Cost
Varies by format — see program site
Pre-Med & Life SciencesApplication

Stony Brook Pre-College Summer — Health Professions, Dental Sciences, How Medicines Are Really Made

Grades
Rising Jr/Sr (ages 15-17)
Format
Residential/Commuter
Location
Stony Brook, NY
Dates
Jun 28-Jul 24 (choose session)
Length
1-2 weeks
Cost
Varies by format — see program site
Marine SciencePre-Med & Life SciencesApplication

University of Miami

Marine Mammal Biology & Conservation

Grades
High school (Summer Scholars)
Format
Residential
Location
Coral Gables, FL & Key Largo
Dates
Summer 2026
Length
3 weeks
Cost
Contact program for pricing
Pre-Med & Life SciencesLeadership & GiftedApplication

Kentucky Forest & Entomology Leadership Program (KFELP)

Entomology component

Grades
Rising Jr/Sr
Format
Residential
Location
Robinson Forest, Clayhole, KY
Dates
Early June
Length
1 week (overnight)
Cost
$500 (incl. $50 application fee)
Pre-College & CreditPre-Med & Life SciencesFirst-Come

University of Rochester Pre-College

Grades
Grades 9-12
Format
Residential/Online
Location
Rochester, NY & Online
Dates
Summer cohorts
Length
1-4 weeks
Cost
Varies — see program site
Pre-Med & Life SciencesScience & STEMFirst-Come

Rosetta Institute Biomedical Camps

Oncology / Molecular Medicine / Bioinformatics

Grades
Ages 11-18
Format
Residential/Online
Location
UC Berkeley, UCSD, Columbia University
Dates
May 31 - Aug 15
Length
2 weeks
Cost
In-person $1590-1790; Online $570
Science & STEMPre-Med & Life SciencesFirst-Come

Education Unlimited

Astrophysics 9-12, Engineering 9-12, Quantum Mechanics 10-12, Robotics 9-12, Surgical Medicine 10-12, Neuroanatomy 9-12, Environmental Science 9-12

Grades
Grades 9-12 (also has 4th-8th tracks)
Format
Residential/Commuter
Location
Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Caltech, Yale, Georgetown, MIT, Tufts + Online
Dates
Jul - Aug 2026 (multiple sessions)
Length
1-2 weeks
Cost
Roughly $2,000-$3,500 per session (varies by track/location)
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