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Science students interested in health professions are involved in international experiences for good reason. An international experience can develop professional skills and the ability to work with an increasingly diverse U.S. population. Graduate schools, professional programs and employers in health care, academia, non-profits, industry and government agencies value the skills and experiences gained by students who go abroad.
Yes! If going abroad is a priority, there is generally a way to make it affordable. When comparing program costs, be sure to look at the total cost of attending OSU including living and tuition (see http://financialaid.oregonstate.edu/) as the costs can be comparable and differences can be made up. Students can also apply their current financial aid and scholarships to approved international programs while applying for additional scholarships and aid as needed. Early planning for international experiences also allows cost-effective program decisions.
All OSU programs are eligible for scholarships support. Students doing OSU research abroad can apply for URISC funding http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/urisc.htm.
Students can generally finish an undergraduate degree in four years with a term or more abroad. Students must complete 180 credits and all degree requirements to graduate, and most science majors can be completed in less than 180 credits (see MyDegrees for details). This means each student has electives, though numbers will vary. International experiences can count in the following ways:
Consider your academic interests and goals and work with your academic advisors and the staff in the Office of (Global Opportunities) to determine the right program. The following steps should help:
1. PLANNING
Begin to plan at least six months in advance. You may need to complete major prerequisites or language placements or coursework http://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/school-language-culture-and-society/w.... Give yourself time to research programs and talk to your advisor about site(s) of interest. The best program for you depends on academic and professional goals, as well as degree requirements. Some important considerations are:
2. GETTING STARTED
The Office of Global Opportunities can help you identify additional program options beyond the ones listed below. If you are considering an experience that focuses on language or another academic focus, create an OSUGO "Getting Started" account through the following link to discuss your options with an OSUGO team member. Create Getting Started Account
ARGENTINA
Primary Care & Hospital Medicine | IE3 Internship
BOLIVIA
Pediatric Health and Pre-Med Rotations | IE3 Internship
BOTSWANA
CIEE Community Public Health (Summer) | Study Abroad
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
CIEE Community Public Health (Summer) | Study Abroad
ECUADOR
Healthcare Rotations and Intensive Spanish | IE3 Internship
Community Medicine from Rainforest to Coast | IE3 Internship
GHANA
Pre-Med Rotations and Child Health | IE3 Internship
INDIA
Pre-med Rotations and Public Health | IE3 Internship
Pre-med and Pre-Nursing Healthcare Rotations | IE3 Internship
MEXICO
Health Rotations and Tropical Medicine | IE3 Internship
SOUTH AFRICA
Pre-Med Rotations | IE3 Internship
SPAIN
STEM Research | IE3 Internship
UGANDA
CFHI Uganda: Maternal Child Health, HIV & Nutrition | IE3 Internship
VIETNAM
Personalized Internships in Vietnam | IE3 Internship
INDIA
Pre-med Rotations and Public Health | IE3 Internship
INDIA
Pre-med Rotations and Public Health | IE3 Internship
SOUTH AFRICA
Pre-Med Rotations | IE3 Internship
AUSTRALIA
James Cook University | Study Abroad
ECUADOR
Universidad San Francisco de Quito | Study Abroad
FRANCE
University of Poitiers | Study Abroad
GERMANY
Baden-Württemberg Universities | Study Abroad
IRELAND
University College Cork | Study Abroad
UNITED KINGDOM
Bangor University, Wales | Study Abroad
Lancaster University, England | Study Abroad
Sheffield University, England | Study Abroad
University of Nottingham | Study Abroad
University of Sussex | Study Abroad
OSU Faculty-Led Programs (some health related)
Four week Healthcare Rotations in Ecuador | IE3 Internships
Four week Clinical Health Rotations in Ghana | IE3 Internships
Four week Public Health Rotations in India | IE3 Internships