FIE LONDON & DUBLIN:
COMPARATIVE PUBLIC HEALTH

How do different countries approach healthcare? Is free healthcare a human right? What are the current practices and issues affecting the health sector?

Explore these topics and more in London or Dublin with FIE's Comparative Public Health concentration.

Both the UK and Ireland have a far more socialized system than the US.  As developed, western European countries, they provide comparison and contrast to the American experience.

Whether you are a major in a health-related area or are just interested in exploring healthcare delivery and comparative systems between the US and the UK / Ireland, FIE's Comparative Public Health concentration is a unique way to explore.
 

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Studying Comparative Public Health with FIE in London or Dublin is an excellent choice if you are looking to differentiate your resume from others in the job/grad school market.

This concentration is a great option for all who aspire to work in the healthcare industry, including nursing students, pre-medical students, and those who have aspirations to move into another grad school health professions, such as becoming a physician's assistant. Likewise, students with an interest in health-related fields such as medical sales & marketing, or medical/health journalism, might also choose this course because they want to broaden their horizons.

Learning about the differences between the US and UK/Ireland's healthcare systems allows all future healthcare professionals to be open-minded about the various populations they will be going back to service when they graduate. Additionally, the academic content is robust, with either Drexel University (the London option) or UCD (the Dublin option) as schools of record. 

Whether you have a specific goal in the health sector, a related field, or just an interest in comparative health, studying Comparative Public Health is a rewarding and enriching experience.