BIOCHEMISTRY
Biochemistry encompasses a wide variety of program options: in-classroom instruction, field studies, internships--just a few of the many programs out there for you to explore!
Plan on taking at least one or two major-related courses while studying abroad. This will allow you to gain knowledge of biochemistry and biochemistry-related subjects in a foreign country while allowing you to compare and contrast with our own domestic experience.
Biochemistry majors should begin the study abroad advising process as early as possible to make study abroad fit into the four year curriculum. Tell your academic advisor that you are interested in study abroad at each registration appointment. Together, identify the best terms to go abroad, for summer or semester, based on the courses in your four-year-plan.
Specific things to consider:
- The biochemistry program encourages students to complete their foundational chemistry courses at VU. This typically means biochemistry majors do not participate in semester study abroad until junior year.
- Special care should be devoted to the sequencing of required courswork. Many of the courses associated with the major are only offered one semester each school year at VU. If a 'sequence course' is missed, it would put student a year behind in terms of curriculum.
- The biochemistry program will consider overseas courses towards the biochemistry major as long as those courses have an appropriate VU equivalent. Senior thesis course cannot be taken abroad.
Search the OEA Course Approval History database to select from more than 3,000 study abroad courses that have already been pre-approved for liberal education requirements and a growing list of technical courses.
The Course Approval History database is not all-inclusive and students can work with an OEA advisor to submit additional courses for review.
Don't forget - CLAS has a list of policies and limitations specifically focused on study abroad. Make sure you're aware of these as you plan your overseas experience.
Due to sequencing, students should work with their academic advisor to determine the best time to study abroad.
Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available overseas.
Students are encouraged to also review the MAPs for Biology and Chemistry.
Arcadia University College of Global Studies
Arcadia University offers supported direct enroll programs at many universities around the world.
- University of Sydney
- University of Melbourne
- King's College London - Health and Society
Includes a clinical placement; quite competitive and note the early deadline. - University of Manchester
- Queen Mary University
IES Abroad - Madrid: Engineering Science and Mathematics Program
Offering courses in both English and Spanish, this program has a wide array of STEM course offerings. Internships available.
CIEE - Seville: International Business and Culture
Strong English-taught offerings at partner university
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibilty to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different. Visit Passport Villanova to discover other programs. Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.
Arcadia University STEM Summer Research in London
Students are encouraged to review the suggested programs in the MAPS for Biology and Chemistry, since the Biochemistry major requires courswork from those disciplines.
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit Passport Villanova and explore other opportunities.
Note, programs that don't appear on the list above need to be reviewed and approved by the VU Biology program.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings so and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.
It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than a Villanova or program application deadlines.
There are many scholarships available for students through Villanova University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.
Browse the scholarships opportunties found on the OEA website.