University Writing Program

 

College Information

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University Writing Program
Courses are taught by UF faculty

About

The “Health Disparities and Health Charities” program immerses students in the history and culture of public health in the UK. Open to any major, the program helps students understand the present state of public health and medicine within the larger British context of monarchy, the slave trade, industrialization, and imperialism. Students will explore the world’s largest repository of medical archives at the Wellcome Collection in London and visit health nonprofits in Edinburgh to learn about how the third sector is researching and implementing solutions to deep-rooted health disparities in the UK.

The program encourages students to draw connections between past and present and between issues of health access and equity in the UK and in their home countries. Throughout this 6,000-word-conferring program, students will have direct experience with intercultural communication and will strengthen their global awareness of public health. They will return to their home countries with research and communication skills that would empower them to advocate for health equity in their own communities.

Location

The United Kingdom is currently a well-funded hub of medical research and nonprofit institutions, possesses the largest medical archives in the world, and has a rich history of disease and medical discovery that has influenced the entire globe. Students will have the unique opportunity to access historical artifacts and connect them to current day practices in a way that is impossible within the United States given its comparatively short, documented history. London and Edinburgh, specifically, offer an exhilarating array of experiential learning opportunities for students studying the history of public health and medical science.

Excursions

Students will have the opportunity to visit the National Gallery, Surgeon’s Hall Museum, the Royal Mile, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Stirling Castle, and do walking tours in each city. Students will also have free evenings and a few full free days to explore on their own.

Housing

London: Students will stay in twin/triple hotel rooms with an ensuite bathroom.

Edinburgh: Students will stay with a host family in twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Open to all majors
• 2.5 GPA
• Students in good standing

PRICING

2025 Undergraduate Program Fee: $7,168

A $395 nonrefundable deposit toward the total cost of the program is due at the time of application. The remaining fees are due no later than 45 days prior to departure. If you receive financial aid, you can defer payment until it disburses. Deferment decision will be based on the amount of aid to be received.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Tuition for 6 credits, accommodation, group excursions and entry fees, program related in-country travel, group airport transportation, London welcome meal, Edinburgh welcome meal, Edinburgh farewell meal, breakfast and dinner with homestay families in Edinburgh, international health insurance, and emergency medical assistance.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Round-trip airfare, some meals, additional personal travel, and personal expenses.

FINANCIAL AID

Most financial aid that you would normally receive on campus for the selected term abroad can be applied toward the cost of this study abroad program; however, all financial aid eligibility is determined by The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (SFA). You must speak with SFA to determine what aid can be applied to the cost of this study abroad program, including scholarships. To contact SFA, please call (352) 392-1275, email sfa-help@mail.ufl.edu using the subject line of “Study Abroad,” or visit their office in S107 Criser Hall.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The UF International Center sponsors a large number of study abroad scholarships. In addition to the UFIC scholarships, many UF colleges and departments, as well as national organizations, offer study abroad scholarships. Click HERE to browse the UFIC scholarship offerings for academic year, semester, and summer programs.

Note: Students who apply for UFIC scholarships will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. Check the UFIC Scholarship Application page for eligibility requirements.

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