Fortunately, chemistry is an field found everywhere, so students can secure a chemistry internship abroad in nearly any country. When choosing a location, keep in mind that, although much of business internationally is conducted in English, language requirements in the workplace may be strict in some countries.

In Europe, Germany is a big manufacturer of commodity chemicals. Germany’s chemical industry is tied to its universities, where large-scale chemistry research projects are undertaken. Interns are often drawn to England, not only because English is spoken there, but because the opportunity to live and work in London, one of the most diverse and fast-paced cities in the world, is professionally rewarding. Interning in Spain is an excellent option as well, especially if you have Spanish language skills, as admissions committees are rapidly seeking those with Spanish competency moving into graduate level medical schools.

South Africa provides a new and exciting opportunity for chemistry science internships abroad, including many positions in the medical research field. A charming country with metropolitan English-speaking cities, South Africa is beautiful country with friendly people and a respectful workplace atmosphere. Ghana, as a growing nation, is beginning to recruit chemistry interns for their burgeoning food and drug industry. Interning in Ghana provides an excellent opportunity to practice chemistry skills in an area where advancements in chemistry make a great impact on the daily life of locals.

A chemical magnet, China, has boundless opportunities for international chemistry internships. From large-scale production to small research projects in specialty fields, China trains skilled laboratory chemists and provides tremendous networking prospects.