Description

The MHBS concentration is intended for undergraduate and graduate students interested in medicine, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy and other health-related careers. Depending on the program location, this concentration offers the following academic and professional options:

* Clinical courses, such as Human Gross Anatomy (in cadaver lab), Operative Surgery and Internal Medicine, etc.
* Biomedical science courses, such as Embryology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Histology, etc.
* Clinical internships at hospitals and community clinics.
* Biomedical research internships.
* Foreign language courses, some specializing on medical terminology.
* Regional and cultural studies, general education and liberal arts courses to supplement and diversify your experience abroad.

As the case with all KEI programs, there is no foreign language requirement. Courses and internships are conducted in English. Students from the host university are invited to join the courses making for a truly international experience.

Highlights

The MHBS concentration is available at the following KEI locations:
Ecuador: Guayaquil - Universidad de Espíritu Santo
England (UK): London - London South Bank University
India: Pune - Symbiosis International University
Russia: Pushchino - Pushchino Science Center & Hospital
Tanzania: Dar es Salaam - University of Dar es Salaam
Thailand: Bangkok - Mahidol University International College

NEW programs which offer MHBS concentrations are being developed at the following locations:
RUSSIA: Pushchino
SPAIN: Burgos

MHBS concentrations are offered during the semester, academic year and summer sessions. Students can earn up to 18 academic credits (for courses and internships) during the semester and up to 12 credits during the summer. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to participate on these programs.

Visit individual program pages or contact a KEI advisor for more information.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for program cost.

Program Fees Include:

- Tuition and fees at host university
- Internship placement for qualified students
- Access to campus facilities
- Official transcript
- Housing with a host family or apartment
- Meal plan (with homestay option)
- Cultural excursions and activities
- Pre-departure and on-site support
- On-Site Coordinator
- Airport welcome and transfer
- On-site orientation
- Medical and travel insurance
- Use of mobile telephone

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

USD 200 - 1,000

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Letters of Reference

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement

The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded

1997