SCHOOLCHILDREN became surgeons for the day in a practical workshop to celebrate science week.
A real operating theatre was installed at Knutsford Academy.
Biology students aged 15 to 18 were able to get hands-on with real anatomy.
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Operating Theatre Live provided a unique and immersive experience.
It provided an insight into careers in medicine, healthcare or veterinary science for pupils studying GSCE and A-Levels.
Students worked in groups as doctors for the day, learning about the routines of working in an operating theatre from experienced clinical teams.
It was not for the faint-hearted as the young scientists were even able to carry out dissection operations on synthetic bodies and animal organs.
The teenagers were able to practice real surgical techniques.
Sam Ackroyd, a year 13 biology student, said: “The experience gave us the chance to properly get involved, whilst in hospital scrubs, in the medical side of biology.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the day and younger students have been given a chance to think about careers within the medical profession.”
Assistant head teacher Christopher Parr said: “We pride ourselves on providing world class opportunities for our students.
“The day was excellent revision for their GCSE and A-Level examinations, as well as real inspiration for their future careers.”
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