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Scotland (Nursing)

Program Dates: June 6-14, 2026

  About / Important Dates / Courses / Program Costs / Itinerary / Apply Now

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’t 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.

Program Eligibility: Must be enrolled in the BSN or DNP program. 

APPLICATION OPENS AUGUST 13!

 

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Important Dates

$200 Deposit & Application Deadline

  • December 3, 2025

1st Payment Deadline

  • January 7, 2026

2nd & Final Payment Deadline

  • February 5, 2026

SAO Orientation (mandatory)

  • TBD

Contact Us

Study Abroad Office

 Summerville Campus

University Hall

Suite 251

706-729-2306

studyabroad@augusta.edu

Apply Now

    

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. $4,800 (includes deposit)

Final Payment Due: 02/05/2026

Tuition & Fees: based on number of credit hours enrolled

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Itinerary TBD

Itinerary

6

June

Day One

Depart for Scotland—students begin their international adventure with an overnight flight.

7

June

Day 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

June

Day 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

June

Day Four

Visit an NHS Highlands clinic in Inverness for firsthand insight into the Scottish healthcare system, then tour the Eilean Donan Castle.

10

June

Day Five

Discover local history with a visit to Inverness Castle and the battlefield site of Culloden.

11

June

Day Six

Travel to Peterhead for a hospital visit, followed by a stop at the cliffside ruins of Slains Castle.

12

June

Day Seven

Explore the history of medicine at the Surgeons' Hall Medical Museum in Edinburgh.

13

June

Day 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

June

Day Nine

Say farewell to Scotland and travel home.

15

June

Day Ten

 

Experience education in Scotland

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