This program was created to meet the academic needs and interests of students majoring or minoring in public health, and students who may be considering future work in health care. It is an excellent supplement to any healthcare-related degree, and you will gain first-hand experience on a trip to the Caribbean, where you will learn about developing economies' health care in either Kingston, Jamaica or Cave Hill, Barbados.
London, England
Health Practice & Policy
At a Glance
Program Dates:
- Spring 2026: January 06 - April 18
- Fall 2026: September 01 - December 12
Credits:
16-19 per Semester
Estimated Cost:
$25,495
Visa Required:
Yes
Housing:
Apartment,
Residence Hall
Language of Instruction:
English
Language Prerequisites:
None
About the Program
Fall 2026
Spring 2027
Program Dates:
September 01 - December 12
Application Deadline:
Estimated Cost:
$
25,495
Program Dates:
Early January - Mid April
Application Deadline:
Program Advisor
Macey Schondel
Once you’ve applied for a program, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!
About the Destination
Why London?
An urban adventure awaits you in London, one of the largest and most fascinating cities in Europe. The goal of our program is to give you a hands-on education and a deeper knowledge of British culture and history. Explore contemporary London and its impact on Western art, literature, and politics!
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The Student Experience
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Program Dates
Spring 2026
Program Dates:
January 06 - April 18
Application Deadline:
Fall 2026
Program Dates:
September 01 - December 12
Application Deadline:
Spring 2027
Program Dates:
Early January - Mid April
Application Deadline:
Academics
IES Abroad London
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences. That is why we partnered with Queen Mary, University of London; the University of West Indies School of Nursing in Mona, Jamaica (for fall students) and The University of West Indies in Cave Hill, Barbados (for spring students).
This program offers unique courses that explore Health and Human Sciences through an in-depth approach. World-class professors at IES Abroad and our partner universities in England and the Caribbean will enhance your studies and provide you with new perspectives each day in class, combining the traditions of your home campus with the best of the British university system.
Partner Institutions
Queen Mary, University of London
Located in the diverse East End, Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) maintains its own identity and community, and yet you are never more than a convenient Tube ride to the center of London. As a large institution with more than 25,000 students, QMUL offers an extensive range of challenging academic options. In addition, the college has a long history of internationalism: 30% of the student body comes from outside the United Kingdom, with more than 160 countries represented in the international student population.
Courses
Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following program components. You enroll in 16 credits per semester. Academic programming is scheduled four days a week.
- CB/HL395 Social and Healthcare Policy in the UK and Caribbean: Community-Based Learning Perspective and Practicum. Final portion taught at the University of the West Indies in the Caribbean (required, 6 credits)
- HL300 Comparative Health Care Systems & Policies in Great Britain, Europe & the United States (required for fall students, 3 credits)
- HL305 Public Health in Europe: Issues & Social Policies (required for spring students, 3 credits)
- An additional Health course taught at the School of Global Health at Queen Mary, University of London (required, 4 credits)
- Study London Program elective course (required, 3 credits)
NOTE: This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account. Additionally, IES Abroad reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond our control.
IES Abroad Courses
Art History (3)
| Course name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH 275 - London Museums | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| AH 341 - The Architecture of London: 1600-Present Day | Fall, Spring, Summer | English | 3 |
| AH/FA 390 - Western Art and the Convergence of Technique and Philosophy | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
Partner Institution Courses
Queen Mary, University of London
Courses available to IES Abroad students in the School of Global Health at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) for Spring will be:
- IPH6009: Global Health, Governance and Law (4 credits)
- IPH6106: Planetary Health and International Health Policy (4 credits)
Courses available to IES Abroad students in the School of Global Health at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) for Fall will be:
- IPH6000 Epidemiology and Stats (4 Credits)
- IPH6001 Health Inequalities and the Social Determinants of Health (4 Credits)
Level 6 modules are taken by final year degree students in the UK who will have spent the preceding years specializing in the subject area. Therefore, the expectation of seminar discussion, written work, and outside reading undertaken will be high, and there will be a significant time commitment required of students.
University of West Indies School of Nursing, Mona - Jamaica (Fall Semester) or University of West Indies, Cave Hill - Barbados (Spring Semester)
In the final 10 days of your study abroad term, you will participate in a program-related trip to either Kingston, Jamaica or Cave Hill, Barbados, hosted by the University of West Indies. While there, you will learn about health care in a developing economy, attend lectures at the University, and finish the Social and Healthcare Policy in the UK and Caribbean - Community-Based Learning Perspective and Practicum course.
The goals of this portion of the program are to:
- Demonstrate the different perspectives, challenges, and needs represented by different patient populations in terms of their interactions with mainstream health care systems.
- Examine the roles of various stakeholders in the delivery of health care.
- Facilitate your engagement with public health at the community level, particularly for socially and economically vulnerable populations.
University of West Indies School of Nursing-Jamaica University of West Indies-Barbados
Requirements
- 18 years of age
- In good standing at your home school
- 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale
- Sophomore, junior, or senior standing when program begins
About the IES Abroad Center
IES Abroad London
The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad.
The IES Abroad London Center is in a centrally-located Georgian building with green space called the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn. Whether you’re grabbing lunch at the Leather Lane food market, or visiting the Rosetta Stone at the British Museum, the Center is your study abroad hub.
IES Abroad London Staff
Chloe-Kate Abel
Internships Coordinator
Emma Blundell
Head of Student Affairs
Jake Davis
Student Affairs and Customized Programs Coordinator
Keith Dipple
Interim Associate Director & Dean of Faculty
Rhys Dunlop
Accounts & Budgets Manager
Miranda Hale
Direct Enroll & Academic Programming Manager
Ahmed Hamdan
Facilities Manager
Adam Harrison
Customized Programs Manager
Jacci Lawson
Internship Manager
Beth Lehlbach
Head of Internships
Lewis Liming
Customized Programs and Projects Manager
Kayla Martin
Academic Manager
Nicky Pang
Student Affairs & Customized Programs Coordinator (Events & Communication)
Zosia Rutkowska
Assistant Director and Head of Customized Programs
Atlanta Tsiaoukkas
Academic Administrator
Nicola Yates
Student Success Manager
Housing
IES Abroad London
Residence Hall
You and another IES Abroad student will share a room with a private bathroom and kitchen. You will share bunk beds and wardrobes for clothes storage. Washing machines and dryers are available. No meals are provided for this housing option.
Kingston Short Stay Townhouse
During your time in Kingston at the end of the Fall semester, you will have either a double or triple shared room with an en-suite bathroom. Each townhouse comes with a full-sized kitchen, a living space, and wardrobe storage. Your bedrooms will have air conditioning. No meals are provided.
Field Trips
Even though your adventure starts in London, our field trips take you beyond the city to discover the culture and traditions of your host country. All trips are included in the program fee unless otherwise noted with ($).
NOTE: IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and lengths of stay may vary according to term and availability.
10 Days
Fall
Kingston, Jamaica
A trip to Kingston, Jamaica, complements your courses and helps you better understand the local health care challenges in a developing economy through lectures, discussions, and community-based learning at community health clinics. Hosted by the University of the West Indies School of Nursing, Mona, the trip addresses multidisciplinary topics, including the response of the nursing profession in Jamaica to global health challenges.
10 Days
Spring
Cave Hill, Barbaods
A trip to Cave Hill, Barbados, complements your courses and gives you direct knowledge of and experience with the challenges of health care in a developed Caribbean economy. Hosted by the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, the trip will address multidisciplinary topics such as ethnomedicine in Barbados, mental health challenges in the region of the Americas, and food policy interventions to tackle obesity & non communicable diseases.
Bath & Stonehenge
2 Days ($)
Fall, Spring & Summer
Visit mysterious Stonehenge and the ancient Roman baths in Bath. Marvel at the collection of world-class couture at the Fashion Museum and explore the Jane Austen Centre.
Canterbury & Dover
1 Day ($)
Fall, Spring & Summer
Visit the Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the beautiful Dover Castle. After the visit, go for a short hike along the White Cliff of Dover National Trust.
Cambridge
1 Day ($)
Fall, Spring & Summer
Visit this historic university town, with its picturesque colleges and punt in a gondola on the river.
Edinburgh
3 Days ($)
Fall & Spring
Take a trip to Scotland’s capital where you’ll learn about the city’s history on a guided walking tour. Visit Edinburgh Castle that overlooks the city from its hilltop location and take a day trip to a wildlife reserve in the Highlands.
Greenwich
1 Day ($)
Fall & Spring
Right on the river, with a lovely park with some of the best views in London, Greenwich's got a whole lot of history and is as alive as ever. Join our day trip to get a taste of why it has always been special.
Stratford-Upon-Avon
1 Day ($)
Fall & Spring
Visit Shakespeare’s house, which was the place of his birth, and Holy Trinity Church, where he is buried.
Experiential Learning
IES Abroad London
Community-Based Learning
Community-based learning is an essential component to the Health Practice & Policy Program. With the goal of contributing to the community being served, placements provide students with an invaluable cultural experience, practical exposure to the demands of community health care and policy, and development of professional and personal skills.
All IES Abroad community-based learning placements are supervised. Placement examples include:
London
- Education
- Mental Health Outreach
- NGO Administration
- Public Health Administration
- Social Outreach
Kingston
- Community Health Clinics
- NGOs
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your current college or university to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your school's policies, and other factors.
Spring 2026
Fall 2026
Spring 2027
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
$7.9 Million in Scholarships & Aid
We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from studying abroad. This is why we commit millions of dollars to our study abroad scholarships and aid.
Orientation
Health & Safety
With 75 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter which time zone you’re in. We plan for "what ifs" so that you don’t have to. From international health insurance included in your program cost to highly trained local staff who can connect you with English-speaking healthcare providers, we work around the clock to ensure your health and safety while abroad.
PRO-TIP
Apply for your passport today!
Getting your passport is a crucial step for studying abroad. With processing times taking longer than usual, consider this a gentle reminder to not procrastinate on getting or renewing your passport.
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