Biology Abroad

Imagine learning about the delicate marine ecosystems of coral reefs while living on the coast of Australia, taking classes about the ecology of the rainforest and its exotic inhabitants in Costa Rica, or conducting field work in the Sahara or a national park in Kenya. Study abroad opens up opportunities around the world for biology students to get a firsthand look at ecosystems drastically different than our own as well as access to global natural resource management styles.

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Program Suggestions

Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help biology majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that biology students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements. 

Faculty-Led Programs

Location

Program 

Notes

Available Courses

Ecuador

Biology in Ecuador

Faculty-Led Biology programs rotate
Biology in Ecuador is not offered for summer 2025.

Faculty-led programs have a $500 deposit due two weeks after notification of acceptance. 

BIO 417: Tropical Field Biology (3 credits) AND NRM 407: Natural Resources and Society (3 credits)

*Fulfills Global Perspectives and 2 Issues

South Africa

Wildlife Biology

Faculty-led Biology programs rotate. 

Wildlife Biology in South Africa is offered Summer 2025
Program contact: [email protected] 

Faculty-led programs have a $500 deposit due two weeks after notification of acceptance. 

NRM 407: Natural Resources and Society (3 credits) and BIO 417: International Field Biology (3 credits)

*Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirement.

*Fulfills entire General Education Issues requirement. Reflection required.

Semester and Academic Year Coursework Programs

Location

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Australia

For more information, visit the Macquarie University Website 

To apply, check out the Macquarie Program Brochure
 

Exchange

 

BIO 215
BIO  375
Additional Approved Courses

South Korea

For more information, visit the TEAN: Korea University website 

To apply, check out the TEAN Korea University Program Brochure

Provider

 

BIO 380
CMB 411
BMS 428
Additional Approved courses

Tanzania

For more information, visit the School for Field Studies website 

To apply,check out the Wildlife Management Program Brochure

Provider

This program could be a good match for students interested in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or ecology. 
 

 

Summer Coursework Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Costa Rica

For more information, visit the ISA Veritas website 

To apply, check out the ISA Veritas program Brochure 

Provider

This program is also available for semester and academic year.

Could be a good match for biology students interested in marine biology or environmental biology. 

BIO 380
BIO 480
Additional Approved Courses

Turks and Caicos Islands

For more information, visit the School for Field Studies website

To apply, check out the Marine Fauna program brochure

Provider

SFS 

Available Courses

Restrictions

  • Students may NOT take BIO 495 Capstone abroad.
  • Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or for in-person advising, visit us 10am-4pm Monday-Friday at 130 Lake Ontario Hall

616-331-3898

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Internships

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

Internships Abroad

Internships

Scholarship Opportunities

Ross W. Perry Bachelor of Science/Core Sciences Major Scholarship

Las Gralarias Foundation Ecuador Study Abroad Scholarship

Professor Paul A. Huizenga Biology Education Scholarship

Howard and Rose Stein Biology Scholarship

Apply for these scholarships: myScholarships - Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships - Grand Valley State University 

 

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page

Scholarships

Department Contact

Joseph Jacquot

3300a P. Douglas Kindschi Hall of Science

[email protected]



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