English for Medicine

DATE: The course will be held online from 11 November 2026 to 20 January 2027. It consists of 20 hours of synchronous online teaching, divided into ten 2-hour weekly sessions. Classes will generally take place on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some variations during the Christmas period.

WHERE: Online via Webex

APPLY: Applications via this link. Places are limited and applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

COST: € 400,00

TARGET GROUP: Healthcare professionals, medical students, doctors, nurses, and other professionals who wish to improve their English communication skills in clinical and healthcare contexts. Participants are expected to have a B2 level of General English. Applicants without a recent international or university language certificate may be required to take a placement test.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: English for Medicine is a practice-oriented course designed to strengthen participants’ written and spoken English skills in clinical and healthcare contexts. The course focuses on the language and communication strategies needed to interact clearly, professionally, and empathetically with patients and colleagues. Participants will develop the skills required to take a patient’s medical history, discuss symptoms and possible diagnoses, explain treatments and prescriptions, provide health-related recommendations, and manage follow-up consultations. Through role-plays, simulations, authentic dialogues, listening activities, and guided written tasks, participants will practise communication in realistic healthcare situations. Particular attention will be given to medical terminology, doctor–patient interaction, intercultural communication, and the use of appropriate language in sensitive situations, including delivering difficult information and responding to patients’ concerns. The programme covers professional introductions and general clinical communication, patient history-taking, symptoms and diagnosis, prescriptions and recommendations, and sensitive communication and follow-up. Participants who attend at least 80% of the course and successfully complete the continuous assessment activities will receive a certificate of attendance and an Open Badge.