AI Test Area 3: Suggested Programs for Biological Sciences

Biology students need to plan more than students in most other majors, and many students need to take pre-med requirements. While Natural Sciences students may easily take care of humanities, arts, and social science electives abroad, there are programs that might help take care of preparatory and major requirements. Below are suggested programs for biology students with different goals for study abroad.

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Biology students need to plan more than students in most other majors, and many students need to take pre-med requirements. While Natural Sciences students may easily take care of humanities, arts, and social science electives abroad, there are programs that might help take care of preparatory and major requirements. Below are suggested programs for biology students with different goals for study abroad.

Programs Specifically Selected for Anthropology

Univ. of British Columbia

Known for the strength of its anthropology program and its research and connections to the First Nations in the Northwest, UBC is a strong choice. UCEAP at UBC offers your choice of regular university courses at the Vancouver campus with opportunities for study in a wide range of most academic disciplines.

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Hebrew Univ. of Jerusalem

Jerusalem, city of storied landmarks and spiritual centers, is also a hub of rapid development and leading industries. In this exciting city, you can study archaeology or contemporary Israeli or Middle East issues in courses taught in English.

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UC Center Rome (Multiple Options)

Consider courses like “Italy: Territory, Food, and Anthropology;” “Ancient Roman Civilization: The City and Culture of Rome;” or “Ancient Romans at Work and Play: Reconstructing the Past” in these specialized programs in the heart of both the former Roman Empire and modern Italy. Summer, fall, and spring offer unique options.

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Immersion & Exchange Programs Suggested for Anthropology

Univ. of Copenhagen

Copenhagen ranks as the #1 choice of UC Merced anthropology students over the years. It is also arguably UCEAP's best partner university for anthropology in all of mainland Europe with courses taught in English across a wide variety of fields.

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Scottish Universities: Univ. of Edinburgh

While the Univ. of Edinburgh is the most highly ranked for anthropology, Scotland’s wealth of history, culture, scenic beauty, and academic excellence are yours as you choose among three world-renowned universities in the historic cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, or St. Andrews.

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Arts, Politics, Society & Space, UC Center London

A rigorous curriculum highlighting London as a global crossroads of major social and cultural forces. The city’s unique resources and exciting activities outside the classroom enrich your experience.

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Australian Universities: Australian National Univ., Univ. of Melbourne, Univ. of Sydney

With a special emphasis on aboriginal studies, Austalian universities should catch the anthropologist's eye, particularly the highly ranked Australian National Univ. Attend world-class host universities in the alluring “Land Down Under.” From laneway cafés in the major cities to the Outback and Great Barrier Reef, Australia has something for just about everyone.

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Summer, University of Sussex

Intensive learning in a friendly, cosmopolitan environment just an hour from London. Get ahead of your degree requirement and enjoy an array of course offerings, from film and anthropology to physics.

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National Univ. of Singapore (NUS)

Take anthropology courses at arguably the highest ranked university in Asia through UCEAP. Take classes in most UC majors taught by faculty from around the world, and engage with this top level university community through research, clubs, sports, and cultural activities.

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Univ. of Oslo

If you have an interest in the Vikings or modern Scandinavian culture, consider the highly ranked Univ. of Oslo for study abroad. Take courses taught in English in a wide range of fields at the highest ranked university in Norway. Enjoy beautiful Oslo, a small capital city surrounded by sea, forests and the Oslo Fjord.

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Lund Univ.

Another favorite for students studying the Vikings or modern Scandinavian culture, Lund Univ. is another highly ranked university for anthropology. Courses in English in a wide range of academic fields. Lively college town environment in a charming medieval city.

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Completing Other SNS Requirements Abroad

SNS students have four general education course requirements that they can easily tackle through study abroad:

Engineering students have several general education requirements that they can easily tackle through study abroad:

  1. Approaches to Knowledge
    1. At least one course in engineering
    2. At least three courses in social sciences, arts, and humanities
  2. Intellectual Experiences
    1. Global Awareness, which is automatically fulfilled through study abroad with UCEAP
    2. Additional Intellectual Experiences, as appropriate, including, but not limited to:
      1. Societies and Cultures of the Past,
      2. Diversity and Identity, or
      3. Sustainability.

These requirements represent the most flexible general education requirements for SNS students planning to study abroad. Study abroad advisors recommend that SNS students aim for more of their major and SNS degree requirements when selecting a program and using the general education requirements as fallback options in case the targeted SNS course requirements do not pan out. In this way students continue to make progress toward their degrees while maximizing their scholarship potential and the the opportunities to integrate an international experience with their academic interests.

For SNS requirements, students will have courses reviewed through the   SNS course approval form, assuming the courses have not already been previously approved as a degree requirement.

Previously Approved UCEAP Coursework

The School of Natural Sciences has made some previously approved courses for SNS substitutions and/or requirements available to the public. This is not a comprehensive list of courses available but it may be a starting point in your research.

  Course Approvals for UCEAP

Course Approval and Course Approval Forms

With a few exceptions of previously approved courses (ask your academic advisor), courses will need to be approved to meet individual degree requirements. In these cases, students will use the Course Approval Form for the school that would typically offer such a course at UC Merced:

 

The school will often require a syllabus or equivalent in order to do a review. Keep in mind that syllabi may be protected intellectual property of certain professors or universities and may not be publicly posted online. If it is a UC Center program, you may be able to acquire syllabi through your study abroad advisor. If the program is with a local host university and the course is not posted online, you may be able to inquire with the instructor or host university in some cases.

Academic Planning

No matter your academic intentions while studying abroad, you should consult your academic advisor and your MyDegreePath report to plan out your study abroad academic goals. Once you narrow your search to 1-3 study abroad programs consult your program page or ask your study abroad advisor about resources for researching courses in your program.

 

Start planning for study abroad with your academic advisor as soon as you can. One of the keys to maximizing academic success abroad is early planning and scheduling course loads before, during, and after study abroad. This includes strategies such as targeting a study abroad term to exploit areas of flexibility in your academic plan.

Be sure to make use of UCEAP course credit resources below, too.

 

UC Merced Campus Credit through UCEAP

How to Explore Database of Courses Previously Taken

 

Campus Credit Abroad

Planning the courses you’ll take on study abroad is as important as figuring out when and where to go. All courses taken on the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) are guaranteed UC credit, but understanding how each class may fit into your academic plan is a critical part of the planning process.

UCEAP Database of Courses Previously Taken

How to Find Courses for UCEAP

One of the challenges with academic planning and completing the Academic Planning Form is finding courses. While there is never any certainty with course offerings and study abroad always requires a little calculated academic risk, there are some techniques to minimize the risk and exploit unique educational opportunities through study abroad.

Courses & Credit Tab

For nearly every UCEAP program page, there will be a tab labeled “Courses & Credit.” Within this tab you will find information and links in the “Course Opportunities” area. The course resources are listed in order of relevance. Depending on the program, you might find any of the following resources:

  1. Course syllabi
  2. Links to academic majors or programs with courses
  3. A bulleted list of courses

UCEAP Course Catalog

All UCEAP coursework taken in the last five (5) years is listed in the UCEAP Course Catalog. There are a few things you should consider when using the UCEAP Course Catalog:

  1. The list of courses is not comprehensive.
  2. Course units are listed in quarter units (to convert to semester units, divide by 1.5).
  3. Syllabi are not included.
  4. You may need to search less intuitive subject areas to find coursework (e.g. health sciences for public health, "engineering" for bioengineering, business for management and business economics).

Check Previously Approved Courses

There are a few resources available showing coursework previously approved for study abroad online. The resources are limited but they do represent some of the more recent course approvals:

A Note on Course Syllabi

Your academic advisor or school may insist that you need syllabi in order to determine whether a course abroad will substitute a particular degree requirement. While this is generally true, this does not prevent you from planning out your academic schedule abroad and determining what type of degree requirements a course may fulfill.

Sometimes your study abroad advisor or UCEAP can acquire a syllabus on your behalf; however, this is not always the case. Please understand that syllabi are often considered intellectual property and may not be shared until the course begins. Previously approved courses (see above) are often your first go-to resource to select courses.

Tackle Introductory Physics I & II over the summer with pre-approved course substitutes while spending the eight weeks abroad. Physics 018 & 019 will satisfy the Introductory Physics requirement for biological sciences students and Physics 008 & 009 will satisfy the requirement for all Engineering and Natural Sciences students.

Country Program PHYS 018, 019 PHYS 008, 009 Application
Australia Summer Physics, Univ. of Sydney     Start App
Cyprus Science Summer School, Univ. of Nicosia     Start App
England Summer, Univ. of Sussex     Start App
Hong Kong International Summer School, Hong Kong Univ. of Science & Technology     Start App
Ireland Science & Engineering Summer School, Univ. College Dublin     Start App
Scotland Science Summer School, Univ. of Glasgow     Start App
Spain Physics, Carlos III Univ.     Start App