Study Abroad

How would you like to spend a semester studying biomedical ethics in Ireland? Or maybe you’d prefer to apply the skills you’ve learned at the World Health Organization in Geneva?

Boston University International Programs, the study abroad division of Boston University, offers an unmatched variety of options for BU students. The Dublin Health Science Internship, for example, was designed specifically for Health Science students. While interning for a full semester in Dublin, you can complete courses required for your degree. If public health interests you, you might consider the Geneva Public Health Program. All the programs offer you a chance to fully immerse yourself in the daily life, culture and history of another country.

The following programs are popular among Health Science students:

• Dublin
  • *Health Science Special Curriculum (Fall)
  • *Psychology, Health and Human Services Internship (Fall/Spring/Summer)
• Geneva
  • *Internship: Public Health (Fall/Spring)
• London
  • *Psychology and Health Sciences Internship (Fall/Spring/Summer)
• Madrid
  • *Psychology, Health and Human Services (Spring/Summer)
• Padua
  • Mediterranean Diet: Food, Culture & Health (Summer)
• Sydney
  • *Psychology, Health and Human Services Internship (Fall/Spring/Summer)
• Washington, D.C.
  • *Health Policy Special Curriculum (Fall/Spring)
  • *Psychology, Health and Human Services Internship (Fall/Spring/Summer)

*Program has an internship where students can complete their practicum

To explore all BU Study Abroad programs, please visit the BU Global Programs: Study Abroad website.  To explore which Health Science major requirements are covered by programs abroad, please refer to this guide.