EPQ

Hi. I am currently studying BTEC National Extended Diploma in science & I am in grade 12 of a 6th form. I want to study medicine after I finish my course. I want to do an EPQ project related to Plastic Surgery.
I talked to my School today and they said I should apply and start at the beginning of next year but I want to start now so I can have enough time to prepare a good project. Unfortunately it seems like my school is not as excited as I am so I have to find my own way. My questions are:
What sources can you recommend for me to get information regarding where to start & what to do, step by step, from A to Z?

Do you think I can succeed to complete my EPQ by myself without a mentoring teacher?

Thank you all in advanced for your answers.

No, certainly not. It's essential to have a teacher to mentor your EPQ. You can do some preliminary reading without one of course, but when you get to the beginning of next year, you'll be assigned a mentor.