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.
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Program Suggestions
The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students in Biomedical Sciences.
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India |
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Jordan |
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Summer Programs
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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 Biomedical Sciences internship abroad.
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.