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Scotland (Nursing)
Program Dates: June 6-14, 2026
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Dive into the Scottish health adventure of a lifetime with fellow AU students. Uncover the secrets of rural nursing in Aberdeen, Scotland, guided by experts from both AU & Robert Gordon University. Students are immersed in clinical practice amidst the stunning Scottish Highlands. And of course, don鈥檛 miss out on castle hopping and a thrilling Loch Ness boat tour!
Students will engage in rural clinical practice and critical reflection of the learning experience and patient care opportunities.
Prerequisites: This program is available to nursing students.
International Travel & Health Information
Important Dates
$200 Deposit & Application Deadline
- December 3, 2025
1st Payment Deadline ($2,160)
- January 7, 2026
2nd & Final Payment Deadline ($2,160)
- February 5, 2026
SAO Orientation (mandatory)
- April 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Courses Offered
NURS 3500/7985 - Independent Study, BSN/DNP (3 credits)
SABR 3500/7985 - Independent Study, Non-Nursing (3 credits)
Program Leaders: Dr. Colleen Walters
Program Cost
Deposit: $200
Deposit Due: 12/03/2025
Program Fee: Approx. $4,520 (includes deposit)
Final Payment Due: 02/05/2026
Tuition & Fees: based on number of credit hours enrolled
Itinerary TBD
6
JuneDay One
Depart for Scotland鈥攕tudents begin their international adventure with an overnight flight.
7
JuneDay Two
Arrive and travel to Inverness to settle into University of the Highlands & Islands dorms; enjoy a relaxed evening to explore the area or rest.
8
JuneDay Three
Take a scenic clinic trip to Raasay Island, explore the Loch Ness by boat with a visit to Urquhart Castle, and end the day with a classic afternoon tea at the Kings Mill Hotel.
9
JuneDay Four
Visit an NHS Highlands clinic in Inverness for firsthand insight into the Scottish healthcare system, then tour the Eilean Donan Castle.
10
JuneDay Five
Discover local history with a visit to Inverness Castle and the battlefield site
of Culloden.
11
JuneDay Six
Travel to Peterhead for a hospital visit, followed by a stop at the cliffside ruins of Slains Castle.
12
JuneDay Seven
Explore the history of medicine at the Surgeons' Hall Medical Museum in Edinburgh.
13
JuneDay Eight
Experience Edinburgh at your own pace with a hop-on/hop-off bus tour and enjoy a guided visit to the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
14
JuneDay Nine
Say farewell to Scotland and travel home.
Experience education in Scotland