If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Healthcare History Week Abroad
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, United Kingdom
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| Course # |
SA 10215
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| Duration |
Spring Break
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring Break 2026 |
03/14/26 to 03/21/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
The program will explore medical history and put context to what is read and studied in our Healthcare Past and Present and Wartime Influences in Healthcare courses. These courses are not required for enrollment in this study abroad experience. In these courses, we read, discuss, and explore pertinent events in the advancement of medical history and wartime medicine. Many of the events discussed take place in United Kingdom. Some of the key historical figures and events that are discussed are Florence Nightingale, germ theory of disease, Joseph Lister, innovations in healthcare during WWI, the origin of pediatric nursing, and much more. This study abroad program will offer students to see first hand where events took place and experience numerous historic sites and museums dedicated to these medical advancements. The program will fulfill an elective for any major or minor. Nursing students have a direct benefit in this program due to the difficult nature for study abroad with their major and the relatively low cost for the trip.
Academic Credit
Students will receive 3 academic credit hour for this experience.
Eligibility
Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to apply and must have completed two semesters at Purdue to be eligible. Priority enrollment will be given to nursing students but all students are welcome to apply.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Program fees due to Purdue are estimated to be ~$2,500.00. This rate is subject to change until final rates are approved.
Estimated out of pocket fees including airfare, food and personal expenses are ~$1,800.00. This rate is subject to change until final rates are approved.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
