Oxford Brookes University | Turing-funded Nursing Placements

Gain clinical Nursing experience and insights into global health.

Join us for a Turing-funded international Nursing placement for Nursing students at Oxford Brookes University this August. There are 5 Turing-funded places available, so get in touch ASAP!

These impactful placements offer the perfect opportunity to enhance your learning and gain experience in international healthcare settings. You’ll shadow a professional in a hospital setting, get involved with medical outreaches in the community and develop a global perspective on patient care that will set your nursing career apart.

How does it work?

Ready to take your nursing studies global? Here are the key details to keep in mind:

Flexible Duration: You can join a placement for a minimum of 2 weeks up to 3 weeks.
Fixed Timeframe: You need to join for placement anytime between the 9th and 31st August 2026 in order to utilise Turing funding.
General Destination Options: Choose from a wide variety of healthcare settings across our developing destinations in Africa, Asia, or Latin America.
Exclusive Partnership Discount: As an Oxford Brookes student, you will receive a special £200 Oxford Brookes University discount off our standard website prices, which will be applied after booking. This is in addition to the Turing funding.
Turing Funding: Get government funding through your University Study Abroad department to help contribute towards the placement fee and the flights.

What Nursing Placement Options Can You Choose?

Our placements are structured to complement your specific nursing pathway. Rather than a general Nursing placement experience, your time abroad will be fully focused on clinical exposure within your area of Nursing study.

Nursing Pathways including

Adult Nursing: Work in busy regional hospitals, rotating through departments like A&E, intensive care, oncology, or general medicine.
Available in: Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Nepal, Cambodia, Philippines, Mongolia, Vietnam, Jamaica, Argentina (Spanish-required), Mexico (Spanish-required)
Child Nursing: Gain experience in paediatric wards, neonatal units, and specialised children's clinics.
Available in: Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Nepal, Cambodia, Philippines, Vietnam, Jamaica, Argentina (Spanish-required), Mexico (Spanish-required)
Mental Health Nursing: Learn how psychiatric care and mental health awareness are approached in different cultural contexts.
Available in: Tanzania, Jamaica, Mexico (Spanish-required)

All placements are supervised by qualified local healthcare professionals.

How do I apply?

Select Your Destination: Browse our global nursing placement options and pick the country and Nursing department that best fits your professional goals. Reach out to us for any questions or support (info@projects-abroad.co.uk).
Check Turing Funding Support: Speak with your Oxford Brookes University study abroad office (studyabroad@brookes.ac.uk) to find out how much Turing funding you would get based on the destination you have chosen
Submit Your Application: Once approved by your Study Abroad office for the Turing funding, you will pay a £195 deposit to confirm your placement. The £150 placement discount will be added after booking. The final balance won't be due until one month before your departure date.

What’s included?

To make your placement as safe and stress-free as possible, we provide a comprehensive offering as part of the placement fee.

Included in your fee

All accommodation (e.g., carefully selected host families or shared apartments)
3 meals a day and clean drinking water
In-destination transport to and from your hospital placement
24/7 in-country backup and support from our full-time local staff
Airport transfers (pickup and drop-off)
Hospital placement materials and supervisor matching
Pre-departure preparation and comprehensive visa support
Certificate of completion and reference letter
Free cultural awareness guidance

What’s not included?

Flights
Visa fees (where applicable)
Travel insurance (available to purchase as an add-on)

Why should you book with Projects Abroad?

When it comes to organising ethical, structured medical and nursing placements, Projects Abroad is a trusted world leader with over 30 years of experience.

By joining a Turing-funded nursing placement, you will:

Benefit from our gold standard of 24/7 safety and support, meaning you are never left to navigate a foreign healthcare system alone.
Enjoy hassle-free planning, leaving you free to focus entirely on your clinical practice.
Return with advanced clinical confidence, cultural adaptability, and a standout CV.

Get in touch!

If you have any questions about choosing a destination, mapping your placement requirements, or securing your Turing funding, our partnerships team is here to help.