Health Sciences in Great Britain
Paging the next generation of doctors, nurses, and health professionals—this tour through England and Scotland is for you.
Journey back to a time when the plague was at its prime and surgery doubled as entertainment as you explore the underground streets of Edinburgh and try your hand at forensic sleuthing in London. Trace the innovations that shaped Britain’s modern healthcare landscape, and participate in hands-on workshops to discover how real-life medical careers operate.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Edinburgh
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a medical-themed tour of Edinburgh
With your expert local guide you will:
- Discover the city’s rich medical heritage
- See the oldest medical institution in the English-speaking world
- Learn about Edinburgh’s grave robbing history
Visit Mary King's Close, a network of subterranean streets that once housed victims of the plague
Visit Edinburgh Castle
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Day 4: Edinburgh
Visit the National Museum of Scotland
Visit the Surgeons' Hall Museums, which feature anatomical artifacts and medical innovations
Explore Edinburgh on your own
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Day 5: Edinburgh • London
Travel by train to London
Take a walking tour of London
Ride the London Eye
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Day 6: London
Participate in a forensics workshop, where you’ll learn criminal investigation skills like fingerprint analysis and crime scene assessment
Visit the Tower of London
Take a guided Jack the Ripper tour and follow in the footsteps of the 19th-century serial killer
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Day 7: London
Visit to a medical-themed museum
Take a medical-themed tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see places like:
- Royal London Hospital
- The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Bart)
Visit the Wellcome Collection, which challenges how we think about the connections between health, science, and art
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Day 8: London
Learn firsthand about the practice of applied medicine during a visit to a hospital, medical school, or surgical office
Participate in a workshop at the Old Operating Theatre
Meet with a medical professional to learn more about Britain’s healthcare system
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
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Day 10: Paris
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Take a guided tour of the Louvre
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Edinburgh
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a medical-themed tour of Edinburgh
With your expert local guide you will:
- Discover the city’s rich medical heritage
- See the oldest medical institution in the English-speaking world
- Learn about Edinburgh’s grave robbing history
Visit Mary King's Close, a network of subterranean streets that once housed victims of the plague
Visit Edinburgh Castle
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Day 4: Edinburgh
Visit the National Museum of Scotland
Visit the Surgeons' Hall Museums, which feature anatomical artifacts and medical innovations
Explore Edinburgh on your own
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Day 5: Edinburgh • London
Travel by train to London
Take a walking tour of London
Ride the London Eye
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Day 6: London
Participate in a forensics workshop, where you’ll learn criminal investigation skills like fingerprint analysis and crime scene assessment
Visit the Tower of London
Take a guided Jack the Ripper tour and follow in the footsteps of the 19th-century serial killer
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Day 7: London
Visit to a medical-themed museum
Take a medical-themed tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see places like:
- Royal London Hospital
- The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Bart)
Visit the Wellcome Collection, which challenges how we think about the connections between health, science, and art
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Day 8: London
Learn firsthand about the practice of applied medicine during a visit to a hospital, medical school, or surgical office
Participate in a workshop at the Old Operating Theatre
Meet with a medical professional to learn more about Britain’s healthcare system
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
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Day 10: Paris
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Take a guided tour of the Louvre
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Entrances
Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, Surgeons’ Hall Museums, London Eye, Tower of London, Jack the Ripper tour, medical museum visit, Wellcome Collection, medical practitioner visit, theater performance
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.