Medical Electives Abroad for UK Students
Tailored, meaningful, and supported overseas medical placements with KILROY
Are you a medical or healthcare student looking for an unforgettable elective experience abroad?
At KILROY, we help you arrange tailor-made medical electives where you can gain hands-on experience, learn from local professionals, and make a real difference in the communities you visit.
Whether you study medicine, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, or public health, our travel advisors will help you plan an elective that fits your university’s requirements, interests, and personal goals, with full support from start to finish.
We can customise every part of your elective, from the length of your placement and travel dates to accommodation options and extra travel experiences. Just tell us what you need, and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
Who Are Medical Electives For?
Our medical placements abroad are ideal for:
- Medical, nursing, and healthcare students completing their clinical elective
- Pre-med or public health students wanting exposure to healthcare systems overseas
- Students looking to combine professional experience with travel and cultural exchange
Whether you’re in your clinical years or planning ahead for future studies, a KILROY medical elective abroad is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact.
How to Arrange Your Medical Elective
- Speak to a KILROY Travel Advisor
Tell us about your course, elective requirements, and preferred destination. - Receive a tailored proposal
We’ll recommend the right placements for your goals and help with any university paperwork. - Travel with confidence
We’ll arrange your flights, insurance, accommodation, and other details so you can focus on your experience.
Where would you like to go?
Zanzibar
Work alongside local doctors and nurses in hospitals and clinics, gaining experience in tropical medicine and community healthcare.
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Namibia
Get involved in rural clinics and mobile outreach units, supporting healthcare services in under-resourced communities.
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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Observe doctors and nurses in busy hospitals, learn about healthcare in Southeast Asia, and experience life in Vietnam’s largest city.
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Bali, Indonesia
Support local health initiatives focused on education and prevention while enjoying Bali’s incredible culture and landscapes.
Palawan, Philippines
Join community outreach programmes in remote island villages and assist with essential public health work.
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Start Planning Your Medical Elective Today
We can customise everything — your travel dates, placement length, destination, and project focus — to create an elective that truly fits you.
Whether you want to complete your medical elective in Africa, Asia, or the Pacific, KILROY will help you design a safe, meaningful, and rewarding experience abroad.