London is one of the world's leading centres for medicine, healthcare and scientific innovation, making it an ideal destination for students studying Medicine, Biology, Health & Social Care and Nursing. From pioneering surgical developments to modern healthcare systems, the city provides a fascinating insight into how medical knowledge and practice have evolved over time.
This curriculum-linked tour has been designed to support GCSE and A-Level students by bringing key topics such as anatomy, disease prevention, public health, medical ethics and healthcare innovation to life. Students will explore the challenges faced by healthcare professionals throughout history while gaining a deeper understanding of modern medical practice and patient care.
Combining historical sites, interactive museums and immersive experiences, this tour offers an inspiring introduction to the world of medicine and healthcare careers.
Why Choose This London Medicine Tour?
- Explore the History of Medicine – Trace the development of healthcare from Victorian surgery to modern nursing.
- Curriculum-Focused Learning – Supports Biology, Health & Social Care, Medicine and Nursing pathways.
- Engaging Educational Experiences – Combine medical history with scientific innovation.
- Inspiring Career Opportunities – Discover potential careers within healthcare and medicine.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – Medicine Through Time
AM – Science Museum
- Travel to London
- Visit the Science Museum’s world-renowned medical galleries
- Explore advances in anatomy, disease prevention, surgery and medical technology
- Discover groundbreaking scientific innovations that transformed healthcare
- Investigate how technology continues to improve diagnosis and treatment
PM – Medical History & Scientific Discovery
- Continue exploring exhibits linked to human biology, genetics and healthcare innovation
- Learn about key medical breakthroughs and their impact on society
Evening – Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
- Explore Victorian London through the lens of public health and medicine
- Examine living conditions, disease outbreaks and sanitation challenges
- Discuss the development of forensic science and criminal investigation techniques
- Consider how medical understanding has evolved since the nineteenth century
Overnight Stay
Day 2 – Surgery, Nursing & Public Health
AM – Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret
- Visit one of Europe’s oldest surviving operating theatres
- Learn about early surgical procedures and medical training
- Explore the challenges faced by surgeons before modern anaesthetics and antiseptics
- Examine the evolution of patient care and surgical practice
PM – London Dungeon & Florence Nightingale Museum
London Dungeon
- Discover historical disease outbreaks, healthcare challenges and public health crises
- Explore how societies responded to epidemics and poor living conditions
- Investigate the impact of disease on urban populations
Florence Nightingale Museum
- Learn about Florence Nightingale’s revolutionary impact on nursing
- Explore the use of statistics and data in healthcare
- Understand the foundations of modern nursing and hospital care
Departure
- Return journey home
Optional Add-On Visits
You may also wish to include:
- Wellcome Collection
- Hunterian Museum
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Body Worlds Exhibition (subject to availability)
- St Thomas’ Hospital Heritage Centre
Curriculum Support
Students can experience:
- Human Biology through medical and anatomical exhibits
- Disease & Infection through studies of public health and historical epidemics
- Medical Ethics through discussions around healthcare development
- Health & Social Care through nursing and patient care case studies
- Scientific Innovation through exploration of medical technology
- Career Pathways through exposure to healthcare professions and medical environments