Allied Health Sciences Abroad
Intercultural knowledge and understanding is necessary to be an effective health care provider. Discover opportunities to learn about health care in a global context and build your intercultural skills through studying abroad.
Program Suggestions
The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students in Allied Health Sciences.
Semester and Academic Year Programs
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Country |
Program, Host Institution, or University Name |
Program Type |
Courses |
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Australia |
Exchange |
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Australia |
Exchange |
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Costa Rica |
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Cyprus |
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Ghana |
Exchange |
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Turkey |
Exchange |
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United Kingdom |
Exchange |
Summer Programs
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Location |
Program |
Program Type |
Courses |
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Chile |
Provider |
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Cyprus |
Provider |
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Peru |
Provider |
Global Health Experiences
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Country |
Program |
Program Type |
Term |
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Argentina |
Provider |
4 weeks |
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Bolivia |
Provider |
4 or 8 weeks |
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Botswana |
Provider |
Semester or academic year |
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:
Internships
Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in a health-related internship abroad.
*PLEASE NOTE: 490 Allied Health Science cannot be taken abroad.
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Academic Advice
- Allied Health 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.
- 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
- Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.
- Courses NOT eligible for Study Abroad equivalences: AHS 301, AHS 321, and AHS 495
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.
Scholarship Opportunities
There are not any Allied Health specific scholarships, but you can explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page
Department Contact
Jenny Baweja
420 A Finkelstein Hall
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