Programme dates
20-31 July 2026
In-person Program
Medicine and Health in Historical Perspective
Explore how medicine, disease and healthcare systems evolved, connecting medical breakthroughs with religion, science and politics.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Medicine and Health at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High school students
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada
Cost
$1,940; $2,620
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
MedicineHistoryPoliticsLaw & justice
Accommodation: Optional single room; shared bathrooms
Meals: Weekday lunch; full board with residence
Certificate / Outcome: Letter of Completion
Campus experience: University preparation and campus activities
Tutors / faculty: Dr. John Christopoulos, UBC History
Sessions / cadence: Mon-Fri: 3-hour classes + 1.5-hour workshops
Residential support: 24/7 staff; 10-to-1 student-to-staff ratio
Medicine and Health summary
This UBC course examines how health, illness and medicine changed over time, from medical institutions to breakthroughs such as vaccination.
Academic study sits alongside university preparation and campus activities, making it a useful choice for students interested in both healthcare and the humanities.
What is Medicine and Health in Historical Perspective?
Medicine and Health in Historical Perspective is a UBC Extended Learning course within the Future Global Leaders on-campus program. It studies the history of health, illness and medicine, connecting pharmacy, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology with changing ideas about bodies and healthcare institutions.
Students learn with UBC historian Dr. John Christopoulos and consider how religion, science and politics influenced medical practice. Morning academic classes are followed by university preparation workshops, with opportunities to experience campus life through recreational and social activities.
Why Succeed highlights Medicine and Health
The historical focus helps students understand why modern healthcare systems developed as they did.
Teaching by a UBC historian gives the course a clear academic foundation in the history of medicine.
Links to law, politics and international relations broaden the questions students can explore about healthcare.
University preparation workshops add practical context to the academic experience.
Who is Medicine and Health for?
Best for
Students who enjoy history and want to connect healthcare with science, politics, law or public policy.
Not ideal if
Your main goal is patient-facing work experience or practical clinical training, because this course centers on historical study.
Is Medicine and Health worth it?
This is a strong academic choice if you want to understand medicine as part of wider social and historical change. Its combination of specialist teaching and university preparation can help you test whether those questions hold your interest.
The value depends on how well that historical focus matches your goals. Students seeking clinical exposure should compare work experience options, and participation does not provide a direct pathway to UBC or another university.
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Cost and what is included
$1,940; $2,620; includes Morning academic classes and afternoon university preparation workshops., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card and afternoon campus activities., Residence add-on: private room and three meals daily., Residence add-on: airport transfers within scheduled service windows., Residence add-on: evening and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students., Residence add-on: two laundry loads with detergent..
Accommodation
Optional single room; shared bathrooms
Meals
Weekday lunch; full board with residence
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Medicine and Health need?
Effort level
Moderate to high, with a structured weekday academic schedule.
Best started
Begin two to three months before a future session, especially for residence or visa planning.
Main challenge
Connecting medical developments with their historical and social context.
Typical preparation
Read an introductory history of a medical development that interests you, such as vaccination.
Write down a question about how science, religion or politics influenced healthcare.
Plan the commuter or residence budget with a parent or guardian.
Prepare the Family Account and allow time to complete the information package promptly after registration.
Useful if
You want to explore healthcare through humanities-based academic study.
What do students do on Medicine and Health?
You study how medical ideas, treatments and institutions changed over time, then take part in university preparation workshops. Campus activities provide opportunities to connect with other students beyond class.
Step-by-step process
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Attend morning academic classes on the history of health, illness and medicine.
- 2
Examine medical institutions and the influence of religion, science and politics.
- 3
Join afternoon workshops on university study, applications and well-being.
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Take part in campus social and recreational activities.
- 5
Residence students join additional evening and weekend activities.
Medicine and Health dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 20-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
High school students ages 15-18.
Canadian and international students.
How much does Medicine and Health cost?
Course fee
$1,940; $2,620 CAD — 2026 Canadian/permanent-resident and international fees, respectively.
Funding or discounts
- Optional residence: $2,650 CAD — Private room, full board and residence services.
- Registration deposit: $500 CAD — 2026 registration payment option.
- UBC President Bursary: Full tuition — 2026 funding for eligible British Columbia students; option-specific meals and housing coverage.
What's included
Morning academic classes and afternoon university preparation workshops., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card and afternoon campus activities., Residence add-on: private room and three meals daily., Residence add-on: airport transfers within scheduled service windows., Residence add-on: evening and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students., Residence add-on: two laundry loads with detergent.
How to apply to Medicine and Health
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Review the course requirements and Future Global Leaders refund policies.
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A parent or guardian creates a Family Account and adds the student using a separate email address.
- 3
Select the course session and commuter or residence option, then add it to the cart.
- 4
Assign the student to the course and complete checkout.
- 5
Select New Application in the Family Account and submit the information package within 48 hours of registration.
- 6
Follow the student account and Campus-wide Login setup instructions sent by email.
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What does Medicine and Health cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Medical practice across time
Explore the history of pharmacy, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology.
Bodies, disease and healing
Examine changing ideas about bodies and the causes and effects of disease, disability and healing.
Medical institutions
Study the rise of hospitals, asylums and health boards.
Religion, science and politics
Consider how religious, scientific and political forces shaped medical thought and practice.
Medical breakthroughs
Explore how developments from dissection to vaccination transformed the world.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Medicine and Health?
A typical day during the program.
Academic classes
Monday-Friday, 9 am-noon: three hours of academic study.
University preparation
Monday-Friday, 1:30-3 pm: 1.5 hours of university preparation workshops.
Campus activities
The sample daily schedule places activities, study and free time at 3:30-5 pm.
Residence activities
The sample residence schedule includes activities, study and free time from 7:30-9 pm.
Who teaches on Medicine and Health?
Dr. John Christopoulos is Associate Professor and Associate Head, Undergraduate in UBC's Department of History. He teaches the history of medicine, global history and European history.
UBC instructors and experienced professionals lead university preparation lectures.
Where do students stay on Medicine and Health?
Residential plan
- Private residence room: Stay in a furnished single room in a UBC student residence.
- Full-board dining: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily, with vegan, vegetarian and Kosher options.
- Residence support: Student life assistants live in residence and provide 24/7 support at a 10-to-1 student-to-staff ratio.
- Evenings and excursions: Join evening activities and weekend outings to Vancouver destinations such as Grouse Mountain and Stanley Park.
Non-residential plan
- Commuter lunch and recreation: Weekday lunch, afternoon campus activities and a UBC Recreation Card are included.
- Daily travel arrangements: Families arrange accommodation and transportation; commuter students depart by 5 pm.
Single rooms are on mixed-gender floors with shared bathrooms; rooms have no air conditioning.
What happens after Medicine and Health?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Understand the historical roots of modern medical practice and healthcare systems.
Develop knowledge and skills for university study and applications.
Explore connections between healthcare, law, politics and public policy.
Receive a Letter of Completion when attendance and conduct requirements are met.
Participation does not provide a direct pathway to UBC or any other university.
Where does Medicine and Health take place?
Teaching takes place on the UBC Vancouver campus in Vancouver, Canada. Buses serve the central UBC Bus Loop, and Vancouver International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from campus.
Medicine and Health FAQs
It explores the history of health, illness and medicine, including pharmacy, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, medical institutions, and the influence of religion, science and politics.
Academic classes run from 9 am to noon, followed by university preparation workshops from 1:30 to 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Afternoon campus activities follow the academic schedule.
Yes. Commuter students receive weekday lunch and a UBC Recreation Card, and may join afternoon campus activities. Families arrange accommodation and daily transportation.
It includes a private room, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, airport transfers within scheduled windows, and evening and weekend activities. International residence students also receive local medical insurance.
Student life assistants live in residence and provide support 24/7, with a 10-to-1 residence-student-to-staff ratio. Staff have first-aid, CPR-C and AED certification and enhanced criminal-record checks.
Students can receive a Letter of Completion if they remain in good standing with program and conduct expectations and miss no more than one class without approval.
UBC Future Global Leaders does not provide a direct pathway to UBC or any other university. It offers university experience and supports academic, social and application-related skills.
The UBC President Bursary supports eligible British Columbia students entering or attending grade 11. It covers full tuition and weekday lunch for the commuter option; residence bursaries also cover meals and accommodation, subject to additional limits.
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- UBC Future Global Leaders | Extended Learning
- Future Global Leaders on-campus | Extended Learning
- Refunds, cancellations and transfers | Extended Learning
- StrongerBC future skills grant | Extended Learning
- Financial assistance | Extended Learning
- Registration technical support | Extended Learning
- Eligibility, admissions and accommodations | Extended Learning
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- How to log in or create a Lifelong Learning Student Account | Extended Learning
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