The risk of tuberculosis (TB) is increasing throughout the world. BCG is an immunisation against tuberculosis. Please check with your doctor whether you have had a BCG before arriving at UEA and, if possible, bring evidence of this. It is particularly important if you come from a high TB risk country.
Tuberculosis Screening
- All students studying more than one month must be screened for TB, except those normally resident in the countries listed below.
- TB screenings are completed in the University Medical Centre.
- A nurse will carry out an initial appointment which consists of some screening questions and examination. Further investigations may also be required ยท
- There is no charge for the screening
- Any family members with you should also be screened for TB at the University Medical Centre
- Any further screening or referrals for chest x-rays and necessary further treatment will be carried out under the NHS with no charge
To find out more about TB screening, check the high-risk TB country list on the University Medical Services website.
Failure to comply with the TB screening requirement is a breach of University regulations and may lead to suspension from the University and exclusion from the campus.
The following countries have a low incidence of tuberculosis. If you are normally resident in one of the countries below you are not required by the University to undergo tuberculosis screening upon arrival.
- Australia
- Canada
- European Union Countries (except Latvia and Lithuania)
- New Zealand
- USA