Prices
What's Included
- Live in exclusive private accommodation with healthcare students
- Hospital tour, staff and department introductions with in-country team
- Multilayered English-language hospital supervision
- 24/7 in-country support team, English-speaking, locally hired experts
- Range of partner hospitals: regional, teaching, government + more
- Fully catered - chefs prepare international dishes + dietary needs catered to
Full inclusions list
- Dedicated Operations Manager to help prepare you for your trip
- Online placement planner with trip timeline and preparation checklist
- Assistance with university documents and risk assesments
- Weekly BBQ and culture nights at the house
- Placement tailored to your interests with guaranteed department choices
- In-country team will collect you from the airport and arrange return transfer
- Community outreach opportunities (destination dependent)
- WiFi
- Language lessons: clinical and everyday phrases
- Travel recommendations and suggested weekend trip itineraries from in-country team
- Comprehensive city tour and welcome lunch with in-country team
- 24/7 emergency support from the UK team
- Placement confirmation letter at the end of your trip
Prices
| Destinations | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | Extra Week | |||||||||||||||||||
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Nepal Kathmandu |
£1540 | £1790 | £2040 | £2290 | £2540 | £2790 | £500 | |||||||||||||||||||
Vietnam Hue |
£1640 | £1890 | £2140 | £2390 | £2640 | £2890 | £500 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ghana Takoradi |
£1640 | £1890 | £2140 | £2390 | £2640 | £2890 | £500 | |||||||||||||||||||
Sri Lanka Kandy |
£1640 | £1890 | £2140 | £2390 | £2640 | £2890 | £500 | |||||||||||||||||||
The Philippines Iloilo |
£1640 | £1890 | £2140 | £2390 | £2640 | £2890 | £500 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tanzania Dar es Salaam |
£1890 | £2140 | £2390 | £2640 | £2890 | £3140 | £500 | |||||||||||||||||||
SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY FOR £300
Prices in the grid are in addition to the registration fee.
What happens once you register?
- You get confirmation of your placement within 24 hours
- You get a login to your personal online placement planner
- You get a call from us welcoming you to the programme
- We start planning and building your placement
SPREAD THE COST OF YOUR PLACEMENT BY BREAKING IT INTO SMALLER PAYMENTS:
You can pay in as many instalments as you wish, whenever you wish, as long as your full balance is clear at least 90 days prior to departure.
Village healthcare week - £500
Live in a rural village in your destination of choice by adding this extra week to the end of your trip. In the mornings, you’ll spend time in local health outposts, learning the unique challenges local healthcare staff face when delivering care in a rural setting. You will be accompanied by a Work the World guide for the duration.
In the afternoons, you can enjoy activities like island hopping, swimming in waterfalls, and hiking to mountain temples.
Social Stories
My Medical Placement in the Philippines with Work the World 🇵🇭💙 Amy, a medical student from the University of Adelaide recently went to the Philippines for her placement, sharing this video as part of our Video Competition. From new experiences, new hospitals, beach trips and exploring a new country with your newfound friends from our Work the World house - these are all the types of experiences you can’t get on placement back home. You can find out more about our placements, how it works and what’s included on our website. #WorktheWorld #Philippines #MedicalPlacement #MedicalElective #MedStudent
We've been creating safe, structured overseas healthcare placements for over 20 years. So, what are you actually getting when you book with Work the World? 🌍 A choice of incredible destinations across Africa and Asia. ✈️ English-speaking teams on the ground, ready to meet you at the airport - even if your flight is delayed. 🩺 A placement tailored to your discipline and clinical interests, with regular check-ins from our team throughout. 🏡 Accommodation in our private, fully catered Work the World house, shared with other healthcare students on placement. 💳 The option to pay in instalments, plus the flexibility to move your dates free of charge up to 90 days before departure if your plans change. Depending on your destination, you could also join our Village Healthcare Week to experience how healthcare is delivered in a rural setting, or head out on safari in search of the Big Five. Placements for 2026/27 are open now, and booking early gives you the best choice of dates and available hospital departments. Head to our website via the link in bio, submit our short enquiry form, and our team will talk you through your options. #WorktheWorld #HealthcarePlacement #MedicalElective
A placement with Work the World isn’t just about the hospital experience - it’s exploring a new country, making new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Teigan, a paramedic science student from the University of Sunderland recently completed her placement with us in Vietnam, sharing this video as part of our competition. Thanks, Teigan, for sharing your experience with us! Are you considering going abroad for your healthcare placement in 2026/27? Head to our website to learn more about our placements, what’s included and how it works. #WorktheWorld #Vietnam #ParamedicScience #ParamedicStudent @sunderlanduni
My Physiotherapy Elective in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Wondering what life’s like on a healthcare placement with Work the World? Gaby, a physiotherapy student from Manchester Metropolitan University captured this recap of her time in Sri Lanka as part of our video competition. From exploring a new country, learning about and experiencing new modalities and Thanks, Gaby, for sharing your experience with us! #WorktheWorld #SriLanka #Physio #Physiotherapy @gabbygodsell @manmetuni
