PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts and Sciences
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- On campus · 3 weeks
- Age / stage
- 10–11 (current grade)
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2026
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Develop laboratory skills through instruction and learn about current research from practising chemists.
How the programme works
Penn's chemistry academy devotes about half its teaching time to the lab. Open-ended experiments, instruments and peer review build research skills. A year of high-school chemistry is required.
Eligibility and international applicants
The residential, non-credit 2026 academy welcomed international students in grades 10–11.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
Current full costs require verification. Check tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance and travel inclusions.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- Eligibility: Current 10th-11th grade students Official source ↗
Session dates
- Program dates: July 11 - August 1, 2026 Official source ↗
Grades and credit
- Residential, non-credit program Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Learning activities listed by the programme: peer review. Official source ↗
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Fit and preparation
Review lab safety and basic chemistry and read the academy’s description of instructional research.
Try this before you apply
Identify two possible errors in a measurement and design a test that changes one condition.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an introductory course for a chemistry beginner?
The stated prerequisite is a year of high-school chemistry. Look for an introductory course if this has not been completed.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗hs.sas.upenn.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
