Nursing London/Glasgow/Edinburgh
Receive 3 credits in this nursing course while experiencing all that the UK has to offer in a 10 day excursion.
During the 10 day travel for this program you will walk in the historical footsteps of modern nursing, medicine and healthcare. Participants will have an Fall II course that meets regularly on campus and then depart for the UK following the end of fall semester.
In addition to the academic and professional experiences, students will gain a deeper understanding of British culture through excursions to historic landmarks, museums, public parks, and local community initiatives. Highlights include exploring Edinburgh鈥檚 medical history, learning about the legacy of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole in London, and participating in traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing. This program encourages students to think globally about healthcare while fostering cultural awareness, professional development, and meaningful international experiences.
Courses
NUR 424: Special Projects- Study Abroad, Healthcare in the UK
This program will fulfill JU's Experiential Learning graduation requirement.
Open to pre-nursing, nursing and other healthcare majors.
Tentative Itinerary
Itinerary subject to change*
Day 1: Tuesday, Dec. 1 | Arrival in Scotland
Overnight: Hotel in Glasgow
鈼� Health and Safety Briefing and Orientation to the city
鈼� Scottish Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Wednesday, Dec 2 | Health in Glasgow
Overnight: Hotel in Glasgow
鈼� Pioneering the Health of the City Walking Tour - led by Glasgow Center for
Population Health
鈼� Afternoon Tea at Mackintosh at the Willow
鈼� Tour of Royal College of Physicians OR Mackintosh at the Willow Tour
鈼� Visit Glasgow Green Winter Wonderland
Day 3: Thursday, Dec 3 | Glasgow University Research Exploration
Overnight: Hotel in Glasgow
鈼� Visit Glasgow University for discussions around recent research
鈼� Guest lecture: Fundamental Causes of Health Inequalities by a
professor of Public Policy. This will touch on the 鈥淕lasgow Effect.鈥�
鈼� Guest Lecture: Glasgow Changing Futures - learn about developing
solutions for health equity in partnership with policy and
community.
Day 4: Friday, Dec 4 | Community Food and Nutrition
Overnight: Hotel in Glasgow
鈼� Explore community initiatives including Glasgow City Food Network
鈼� Ceilidh dancing at Sloan鈥檚 - Wind down with some traditional Scottish line
dancing.
Day 5: Saturday, Dec 5 | Edinburgh Day Trip
Overnight: Hotel in Glasgow
鈼� Visit Edinburgh
鈼� Visit Surgeons Hall Museum
鈼� Free time to explore and evening train back to Glasgow.
Day 6: Sunday, Dec 6 | Public Parks and Wellbeing
Overnight: Hotel in Glasgow
鈼� Visit Burrell Collection and the Highland Cows in Pollok Country Park -
鈼� Free Time in the Afternoon
Day 7: Monday, Dec 7 | Third Sector Efforts
Overnight: Hotel in Glasgow
鈼� Community/Third Sector - The community third sector plays a major role in
public health, pioneering new services and reaching people in more
accessible ways.
鈼� Visit The Thistle - Learn about Scotland鈥檚 (and the UK鈥檚) first safe drug
consumption room.
鈼� Walk along the City Center Mural Trail
Day 8: Tuesday, Dec 8 | Travel to London and Museum
Overnight: Hotel in London
鈼� Take a train to London
鈼� Visit the Wellcome Collection
鈼� Evening free to explore
Day 9: Wednesday, Dec 9 | History of Health in London
Overnight: Hotel in London
鈼� Free morning to explore
鈼� Meet at Borough Market for Lunch
鈼� Historical Tour of Key Health Landmarks
鈼� Florence Nightingale Museum and Tour
鈼� Mary Seacole Statue - located in front of St. Thomas鈥� Hospital
鈼� John Snow Pump - see the pump that was the source of the 1854
cholera epidemic.
Day 10: Thursday, Dec 10 | Theater and Theater
Overnight: Hotel in London
鈼� Visit the Old Operating Theater Museum
鈼� Free afternoon to explore
鈼� Farewell Dinner
Day 11: Friday, Dec 11 | Departure
Say cheerio to the UK as we depart for home from Heathrow Airport
Important Dates
Application & $350 Deposit Deadline: September 1st, 2026
Final Payment Deadline: October 15th, 2026
Travel Dates: December 1-10, 2026
How to Apply
Students must have their JU tuition deposit submitted before applying for this program.
Click 'Apply Now' below to first create your Traveler Profile. Enter your JU email
and create a password.
Once logged in, click 'Explore Programs', and type JU Nursing in the UK search bar.
Click 'Apply Now' on the program page and submit your application.
Once accepted, you will need to submit a $350 non-refundable deposit to secure your
spot.The deposit is deducted from the total program cost.
Click here to submit the deposit payment.
Click 'Make a Payment' in the 'Education Payments' quadrant.
Select 'Florida', '探花族', 'Online Payments', and 'Study Abroad
Deposits' to proceed, shown here:
More information on submitting payment to JU is available here.
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Program Cost
$4850 - $5650*
*Estimated range - subject to change
*$350 deposit is non-refundable. Deposit is deducted from total program cost
*Final cost dependent on program enrollment - Minimum of 10 students needed
Included in program fees
Airport transfer upon arrival in London
Monthly travel card for all participants (subway/bus pass)
Group welcome and farewell meals
Shared flats (10 students per flat, in single bedrooms) - London
Entrances for program related excursions (tours, museums, etc.)
Medical & Accident Insurance
Pre-departure orientation
24 hour on-site support
On-site orientation
Not included in program fees
Roundtrip AirfareStudents will receive specific instructions on arrival/departure. Please do not book flights until you have received these details from Study Abroad & Away.
Meals (unless otherwise specified on itinerary)
Incidentals
Scholarships
Learn about the JU Experiential Learning scholarship.
Contact Us
Study Abroad & Away
abroad@ju.edu
Nancy Robinson
Nrobins5@ju.edu
Lauren Holloway
lhollow2@ju.edu