Gain a fresh perspective.
Studying abroad for the first semester of your second year is an excellent opportunity to travel and gain a fresh perspective on your course by experiencing a different academic system.
Participating in the programme will broaden your horizons and enhance your personal development, and can dramatically improve your career prospects.
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Eligibility
What do I need to be able to study abroad?
Study abroad is available for students on most of our biological and biomedical sciences courses. This is dependent on whether students can find an overseas university offering suitable course units.
Students studying a degree with industrial experience, entrepreneurship or a modern language are not eligible for the study abroad programme.
Attendance
You need a good attendance record to be considered for study abroad.
First year results
You need a minimum average of 60% from your first year university results.
Eligible courses
Most of our biological and biomedical sciences courses are eligible.
Partner universities
See the world.
There are many opportunities to study throughout Asia, and in Australia, New Zealand and the Americas.
Foreign language skills are not necessary for study at any of our partner universities.
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From our students
Dominic Lowe
Dominic reports back from an eye-opening medical placement in Nepal.
Maddy Norburn
Maddy reveals how studying abroad on her Biology course has changed her life.
Read the blog : How studying abroad on my Biology course has changed my life
Fees
Do you pay extra to study abroad?
At present, tuition fees are no higher for your time abroad.
Enhance your studies section
Enhance your studies
Gain additional experience and skills.
Learn about other opportunities to tailor your degree to your own particular area of interest within biological and biomedical sciences.