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Medical English Program

Develop specialized English communication skills and vocabulary for use in medical settings.

In Vancouver, this program is offered in both approved and approval-not-required versions, depending on its length and tuition.

Approved Programs (longer than six months or for which tuition is at least $4,000)
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Non-approved Programs (less than 6 months and less than $4000 tuition)
Students who enroll in a language program which is six months or less in duration or for which tuition is less than $4,000 may not make a claim against the Student Tuition Protection Fund, which is managed by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Further, this language program may not have been reviewed or approved by PTIRU.

Build the medical English terminology, listening & speaking skills required to communicate effectively while providing medical care.

Our Medical English program consists of three Medical English modules, each focused on different healthcare topics. The program is designed to help medical professionals communicate effectively with English-speaking patients and colleagues in international healthcare settings.

Medical-English-Intro
LOCATION AVAILABLE

Closed program: Vancouver
Open elective classes: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

PROGRAM LENGTH

4 weeks per module
Complete all three modules in 12 weeks

SCHEDULE

Closed program: Full-Time Morning
Open classes: Choose the Full-Time Morning schedule to have the option to choose a Medical English elective class once you arrive at the school.*

START DATES

VANCOUVER:
2025: Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 6

BRISBANE, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY**:
Open elective classes: Session start dates*

ENGLISH LEVEL

Intermediate 2***

*Class offerings and availability may vary due to enrolment, location, and student demand.
**In Australia, program delivery is subject to change.
***For closed programs, completion of ILSC's Academic English Placement Test is mandatory prior to registration.

Medical-English-Snapshot

The Medical English closed program available at ILSC Vancouver consists of three modules. Each module is four weeks long and focuses on different topics. Modules run in succession, and all three modules may be completed in 12 weeks. If you take the Full-time closed program, you will earn a certificate of completion indicating the Medical English Program for each session you complete.

ILSC Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney offer Medical English open elective classes, meaning students can take General English and if they meet the English level requirement, can choose to take the Medical English elective class once they are on campus. Open class availability may vary depending on student enrolment, location, and demand.

Module 1: Health & Systems of the Body gives you a chance to explore medical English terminology and communication skills in the following areas:

  • Female reproductive system
  • Male reproductive system
  • Urinary system
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Giving examination results to patients
  • Pharmacy and pharmacist
  • The blood system
CLOSED PROGRAM START DATES

2025
VANCOUVER: Aug 11

Module 2: Emergency Care, Surgery, & Systems of the Body gives you a chance to explore medical English terminology and communication skills in the following areas:

  • Emergency care/ER
  • The nervous system
  • The respiratory system
  • The digestive system
  • The lymphatic system
  • Surgery
  • The ear and eye
  • The skin
CLOSED PROGRAM START DATES

2025
VANCOUVER: Sep 8

Module 3: Personal and Specialty Care, & Systems of the Body gives you a chance to explore medical English terminology and communication skills in the following areas:

  • Oncology
  • Palliative care
  • Occupational and Physiotherapy
  • Pain management
  • The endocrine system
  • Community health care
  • Psychiatric care
CLOSED PROGRAM START DATES

2025
VANCOUVER: Oct 6

Why Choose Medical English at ILSC?

Medical-English-Benefits
  • Designed for medical students and professionals who want to develop their medical English.
  • Learn new terminology in each module and put it into practice by exploring medical case studies and describing patient conditions.
  • Role-plays can be adapted to meet each student's individual learning objectives and needs, depending on their professional backgrounds.
  • Explore topics like Pharmacy, Examination Results, Emergency Care, Surgery, Personal and Specialty Care, and Systems of the body.
  • Develop skills and vocabulary to better communicate with English-speaking patients and colleagues in international healthcare settings.
  • Complete individual modules specific to your needs, or complete all three modules for a comprehensive Medical English learning experience.
Jorge

"In my country, I need to see a lot of patient who speak English and, as a medical professional, you need to improve your English. We learn all the medical stuff in English now. This class in Medical English is really multicultural. You learn a lot of point of view. You make some friends also, and of course you learn about all the topics."

Jorge , Peru

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