Biomedical Sciences Abroad

Imagine shadowing doctors in a Peruvian health center, taking X-rays of the lungs of tuberculosis patients, and performing anthropometrical assessments of malnourished children in a community.  All this while being immersed in the culture and language of the host country would be an unforgettable and transformative experience for a future health professional.

Biomedical science students have a wealth of study abroad opportunities, ranging from coursework in the sciences or electives to immersion in clinical settings. The ideal case for most students would be to do a study experience during the school year to enable a four-year graduation and/or a summer experience interning abroad.

Global Health Experiences 

Pre-Professional

Pre-Dental

Internships

Academic Advice

Department Contact

Resources for Advisors

HTM

Ghana

Program Suggestions

The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students in Biomedical Sciences.

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Country

Program, Host Institution, or University 

Program Type

Courses

Australia

Macquarie University

Exchange

Available Courses

Australia

University of the Sunshine Coast

Exchange

Available Courses

United Kingdom

Kingston University

Exchange

Available Courses

Argentina

SIT: Public Health in Urban Environments

Provider

Available Courses

Cyprus

Global Semesters: University of Nicosia

Provider

Available Courses

India

SIT: Public Health, Gender & Community Action

Provider

Available Courses

Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda

SIT: Urbanization, Health, and Human Rights

Provider

Available Courses

Thailand

ELI: Medical Internships

Provider

 Available Courses

Jordan

SIT: Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action

Provider

Available Courses

Pre-Dental

Country

Program, Host Institution, or  University

Program type

Courses

Spain

Universidad Católica de Valencia

Provider

 Available Courses

Summer Programs

Country

Program, Host Institution, or University 

Program Type

Courses

Cyprus

Global Semesters: Pre-Med

 

Provider

Available Courses

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Internships

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in a Biomedical Sciences internship abroad. 

Internships Abroad

Internship

Academic Advice

  • The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
  • Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
  • Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
  • Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.
  • Department input requested
  • All credits will transfer back as credit or no credit. For Students Applying to Medical School: If you take prerequisite classes abroad that you would like to apply to medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, or etc. do your research beforehand to see how future medical schools will use this credit to calculate your science GPA, if they accept credit or no credit classes, and if they would accept an official transcript from the host university in place of the credit or no credit.
  • Consider fulfilling your Issues General Education requirement abroad. Find out how!
  • NOT eligible for Study Abroad equivalences: BMS 495
  • Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page. 

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

Keep in mind

  • Once you have selected a program, be sure to meet with your adviser at least three months prior to departing for your program.
  • Be sure to explore both GVSU and Provider options by browsing the Program Suggestions. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
  • There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
  • Students are also able to fulfill General Education requirements abroad, including their General Education Issues requirement.

Department Contact

Debra Burg

[email protected]

221 Henry Hall



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