Recommended Programs

Senegal

Minnesota Studies in International Development (MSID)

• Program term: fall or spring semester, or academic year

• Academic program built around grassroots development internships. Homestays and research further enrich cultural immersion

• Past MSID health internship foci have included: public health/nutrition, women’s maternal health, pediatrics, HIV/AIDS awareness

• Interns observe daily activities, assist with indirect patient care and engage in discussions involving health care in developing countries

• Instruction is in French

South Africa

University Study in South Africa: University of Cape Town

• Program term: academic year, calendar year, fall or spring semester

• Areas of study available at this university include: anatomy, physiology, immunology, genetics, neuroscience, pathology, physiotherapy, biology, chemistry and others

• This program is a university study program, which allows you to directly enroll in a foreign university and take classes with host country students. Instruction is in English by African faculty

• No language prerequisite

Chile

Health Studies Summer Program in Santiago (available through IES Chile)

• Program term: summer

• Health-related clinical observation internship available

• Health-related courses available such as “Anthropology and Native Medicine”

• Ideal for advanced Spanish students in pre-med studies, nursing, pharmacy, public health, hospital management, sociology and other health-related professions

• 4 semesters college-level Spanish

Ecuador

Minnesota Studies in International Development (MSID)

• Program term: academic year, fall or spring semester

• Academic program built around grassroots development internships. Homestays and research further enrich cultural immersion

• Past MSID health internship foci have included: public health/nutrition, disease mapping, maternal health, pediatrics, HIV/AIDS awareness

• Interns observe daily activities, assist with indirect patient care, and engage in discussions involving health care in developing countries

• 2 years college-level Spanish required (option to take fourth semester of Spanish during a pre-session)

• Research option available

Mexico

Study Abroad in Mexico -- Medical Spanish

• Program term: 4-week May session

• Special focus on basic medical vocabulary and phrases to conduct patient interviews and exams

• Explore cultural factors that impact health in Mexico and Mexican perspectives on health

• Guest speakers and excursions to local hospitals, a temazcal (traditional Aztec sauna, and traditional medicine museum

• Course is equivalent to SPAN 1004- requires SPAN 1003 or equivalent

Panama

Panama: Volunteering and Leadership

• Program term: Spring Break

• Spend your Spring Break contributing to an organization in Panama and developing experiences and skills related to your future career goals

• Explore and practice leadership during reflection discussions with program participants

• Learn about Panamanian culture through local excursions

• No language prerequisite

Australia

Study and Intern in Sydney

• Program term: fall or spring semester, summer

• Summer and semester internship programs available

• Past health-related internship opportunities include work in clinics, hospitals, public health and medical research projects

University Study in Australia: James Cook University

• Program term: fall or spring semester, academic year

• Create a program in the sciences, social sciences, arts, business, or engineering

• Health-related courses include: nursing, occupational health, speech/language pathology

• Courses feature fieldwork and internships

• There may be prerequisites for specific courses

University Study in Australia: University of Melbourne

• Program term: fall or spring semester, academic year

• Coursework available in biological and physical sciences

• Health-related courses include: public/community health, nursing, art or music therapy

• Fieldwork and lab research are available

• There may be prerequisites for specific courses

China

Chinese Studies & Internship in Shanghai (available through CET China)

• Program term: fall or spring semester, summer, academic year

• Learn about China and complete an internship

• Live with a local student

• No language prerequisite

New Zealand

University Study in New Zealand: University of Auckland

• Program term: fall or spring semester, academic year

• Biology course titles include: Biology for Biomedical Sciences: Cellular Processes and Development, Genetics, Food and Beverage Microbiology, and Developmental Biology and Cancer, and Nutritional Science

• Health-related course titles include: Social Science for Health, Current Debates in Health and Health Policy, and Science

• There may be prerequisites for specific courses

University Study in New Zealand: University of Otago

• Program term: fall or spring semester, academic year

• Courses available in the sciences, physical education, liberal arts and others

• Health-related areas of study at this university include Drugs and Human Health; Infection and Immunity; Nutrition, Metabolism and Human Health; and Reproduction, Genetics and Development

• There may be prerequisites for specific courses

University Study in New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington

• Program term: fall or spring semester, academic year

• A wide variety of subject choices available

• Health-related course titles include: The Biology of Disease, Physiology and Pharmacology, Abnormal Psychology and Popular Psychology

• There may be prerequisites for specific courses

Thailand

Minnesota Studies in International Development (MSID)

• Program term: fall or spring semester, or academic year

• Academic program built around grassroots development internships. Homestays and research further enrich cultural immersion

• Past MSID health internship foci have included: refugee medical supplies, HIV/AIDS awareness/support, traditional medical plant remedies, public health/nutrition, and pediatrics

• Interns observe daily activities, assist with indirect patient care, and engage in discussions involving health care in developing countries

• Instruction is in English- No language prerequisite

• Research option available

Denmark

Study Abroad in Denmark (DIS)

• Program term: fall or spring semester, summer 3-, 6-, or 10-week

• Semester Programs include Medical Practice & Policy (classes taught at hospitals by physicians), Biomedicine (focus on drug development) and Public Health (focus on comparative policy models) and neuroscience. All students go on course-integrated, faculty-led study tours across Europe, included tuition.

• Summer courses may include Health Delivery and Prioritization in Northern Europe, Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach, Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development, Public Health in the Artic and Sports Medicine: Performance and Fatigue

• No language prerequisite - all courses taught in English by local faculty

• Research option available

Ireland

University Study in Ireland: University of Limerick

• Program term: summer

• Developing Self as a Health care Practitioner course interweaves a spiritual dimension to health care, exploring the psychosocial, cultural and spiritual elements in transforming personal and professional practice

• Designed for students from all health care fields

• Offered by the University of Limerick's renowned Department of Nursing and Widwifery

• Includes classroom dialogues, visits to clinical sites and excursions exploring cultural heritage

Spain

Study and Intern in Toledo

• Program term: academic year, fall semester, spring semester, May session and summer session

• This program is offered in collaboration with the prestigious José Ortega-Marañón Foundation and the University of Minnesota

• Health-related internships are available

• 4 semesters of college-level Spanish

Study and Intern in Madrid

• Program term: fall or spring semester, summer session

• Semester and summer internships available

• Internships placements may be possible within the health care industry

Psychology and Research in Madrid

• Program term: fall or spring semester, summer session

• Study psychology and gain research experience while earning a total of 6 credits

• Taught in English- no Spanish language pre-requisite

Sweden

Study Abroad in Sweden

• Program type: Study Abroad Center

• Location: Stockholm

• DIS, one of Europe's largest and academically strongest study abroad programs, offers a wide variety of courses and study tours in Stockholm, Scandinavia, and Europe.

• Semester Programs include Medical Practice and Policy (focus on the relationship between research and direct care), Neuroscience, Global Economics, and Literature.

• Instruction is in English; no prior Swedish is required. Fall or spring semester.

United Kingdom

Study and Intern in London

• Program term: fall or spring semester, summer session

• Semester and summer internships available

• Internship placements may be possible within the health care industry

• Past internship experiences include clinic, hospital and research settings

• The London program has also established a good working relationship with one of the largest and busiest hospitals in London. Sample placements have included internships in departments such as: Accident & Emergency, Biochemistry, Liver Unit, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy and Trauma & Orthopedics

Summer in Scotland

• Program term: summer session

• Summer course offerings include Functional Anatomy, Bioscience for Global Disease, and Essential Genetics and courses in a variety of other disciplines

University of East Anglia (available through IFSA-Butler United Kingdom)

• Program term: fall or spring semester, academic year

• UEA has established a reputation as one of the top universities in the UK

• Courses available in a wide range of science and liberal arts areas

• There may be prerequisites for specific courses

University Study in the UK: Queen Mary University, University of London

• Program term: fall or spring semester, academic year

• The only option in London with a campus environment, Queen Mary offers students the opportunity to live and study with British students

• Courses available in a wide range of science and liberal arts areas

• Pre-health track includes Medicine in the UK: Medieval Mysticism to Modern Socialized Medicine course

• Fall or spring semester, academic year

University Study in the UK: Glasgow University

• Program term: fall or spring semester, academic year

• Anatomy for Pre-Med Program: designed for US study abroad students

• Courses available in a wide range of science and liberal arts areas

• There may be prerequisites for specific courses

King’s College London Pre-Med Program (available through IFSA-Butler United Kingdom)

• Program term: fall or spring semester, academic year

• The King's competitive pre-med program is designed to introduce students to the general practice of medicine and is suitable for all students who are interested in pursuing further education within the health care field.

• Premed students will typically take three science courses together with a fourth course, Health and Society, which combines in-class curriculum with a range of shadowing opportunities in different clinical settings.

• The clinical attachment portion of the program enables students to apply class theory to a number of primary and secondary care settings, including the emergency room, nursing homes, alcohol recovery programs, family medicine, surgery and more.

Intensive Language Programs

• Begin your language study or work toward completing requirements for a language minor

• Complete a semester of language on a short-term program or explore options to complete two or more semesters of language on semester-long program

Global Seminars

• 3-week, 3-credit programs at the 3000-level led by University of Minnesota faculty and staff over Winter Break or May Session

• Fulfill Liberal Education requirements, or earn major/minor credit

• Explore an exciting location and topic

Child Family Health International

• Runs 20+ Global Health Education Programs in 7 countries placing students in clinics and public health facilities alongside local health professionals

• CFHI's 2 week intensive or 4-16 week experiences immerse students in global health realities in Latin America, Africa, and India. CFHI is an NGO recognized by the United Nations

• 50% or more of CFHI program fees go to support underserved communities abroad