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A faculty-directed education abroad program is a University of Kentucky course designed and led by UK faculty or staff abroad. 

  • Guidance from UK Faculty on-site
  • Participate with UK Peers
  • Short term programs: Winter, Summer, Embedded Fall/Spring Semester
  • Earn UK credit that counts towards your UK GPA 

UK also offers multiple programs through our partner, exchange and direct programs that offer a variety of locations and credit offerings.

Faculty-directed programs are just one program type you can choose from. To see our Partner and Exchange programs, return to the Pharmacy page and click the Explore Programs by Major dropdown or visit our full program search

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Healthcare Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow: A Comparison of American and United Kingdom Health Systems

Faculty & Location 

  • Dr. Melody Ryan and Dr. Stacy Taylor
  • London, United Kingdom, Europe

Academic Credit 

  • PPS 971 (professional students) or
  • PPS 104: International Healthcare Experience (undergraduate)

Program Highlights

  • Spend New Year’s Eve in London and watch fireworks in front of the London Eye
  • Explore London through a walking tour of Medical London
  • Visit the Florence Nightingale Museum, which celebrates the life and work of the best known figure in nursing history

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Pharmacy Practice and Health in Japan

Faculty & Location 

  • Dr. Melody Ryan
  • Japan, Asia

Academic Credit 

  • PPS 971 (professional students) or
  • PPS 104: International Healthcare Experience (undergraduate)

Program Highlights

  • Check the UK EA program page below for the most up to date program information

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