International
Bristol Medical School is fast gaining a reputation as one of the leading medical schools to embrace opportunities for international exchange, research and travel.
This isn’t just limited to the thriving Erasmus programme offered in the third year; language classes, an intercalated BSc in International Health, External SSCs and the 5th year Elective are just some of the opportunities on offer. And if that isn’t enough, there’s numerous student-led groups focussing on International Health issues, proposing global health awareness, campaigns and socially responsible travel.
You don’t need to speak a language to be interested in international issues. Many of us will consider working abroad at some stage in our career, so getting involved now may widen your postgraduate employment opportunities.
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International Rep
Galenicals have our very own International Rep to help you get the most out of the opportunities we have on offer. Please get in touch if you have any queries regarding:
- Second year language SSCs or language exchange.
- International Health BSc
- Erasmus & Erasmus Mums and Dads
- External SSCs (outside the Bristol area)
- Electives
- Galenicals Travel Award
- Anything else international or travel related.
Furthermore, Bristol welcomes students from all over the world, making us a truly international medical school. Together, the International Rep and Welfare Rep provide support to students coming to study from outside the UK and help you make Bristol your home for the next 5 years.
For students coming from outside the UK to study in Bristol, we appreciate that there are extra challenges and are here to help you settle in. We are re-introducing an ‘International buddies’ scheme this year which will pair you with older International students who can help you get the most out of your first year in the UK!
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Anna StilwellInternational Rep Wish you’d taken a gap year? Gutted the gap year’s over? Don’t worry; there is no reason for medical school to be the end of your jetsetting. Bristol is an international city with students coming from far and wide and our medical school offers a range of unique international opportunities throughout the course. As International Rep, I’m here to help you get your travel plans off the ground, be it for an student selected component, elective or a summer project. While in Bristol, I’ll be organising socials with incoming Erasmus students and keeping you up-to-date on free conversation classes, travel grants and travel jobs opportunities for med students. |
