{"id":19040,"date":"2023-08-02T14:18:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T19:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/studyabroad\/?page_id=19040"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:21:13","slug":"biological-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/studyabroad\/find-a-program\/programs-by-major\/biological-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Biological sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Experience rare and diverse ecosystems firsthand, explore new perspectives and discover the importance of cultural context through study abroad. You can also gain real-world experience through global research and internship opportunities. Earn credit toward your Mizzou degree and take advantage of this life-changing opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=11386\">Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation in Ecuador<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn six credits in biological sciences as you spend two weeks experiencing some of the rarest and most beautiful ecosystems in the world on this winter break program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"UNIC\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=11242\">University of Nicosia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend a semester or summer studying on the breathtaking Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Enjoy a beautiful mix of&nbsp;Greek and Turkish culture, natural wonders ranging from pristine beaches to snow-capped mountains and thousands of years of history at the many archaeological excavations around the island. Choose from more than 400 courses taught in English, including a large selection of biology courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=11339\">Global Research<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=11339\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=11339\">: Biomedicine in Sweden<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gain valuable, hands-on research experience while exploring Sweden and earn six credits of sophomore-level BIO-SC ELEC. Engage in biomedical research in a lab setting at the Karolinska&nbsp;Institute and immerse yourself in Swedish culture through excursions and field trips aimed at enhancing your cultural competency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=11294\">Global Internships<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend your summer interning abroad while earning academic credit. No foreign language skills required. Eight-week placements available for all majors. Some past placement examples in recommended locations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cape Town<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Educational science center for children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nonprofit preserving the city&#8217;s unique and biodiverse natural heritage through education, training and conversation initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rome<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anatomy research lab at a local public university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biology research lab at a local public university<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vienna<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-tech incubator focusing on bringing university life sciences research into the market <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"miz-button miz-button--primary miz-button--brand\" href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/_portal\/program-discovery?search=%5B%7B%22filterType%22%3A%22programDiscoveryIsActive%22%2C%22filterValues%22%3A%5B%7B%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22filterType%22%3A%22programDiscoveryProgramParameters%22%2C%22filterValues%22%3A%5B%7B%22id%22%3A10024%2C%22value%22%3A%22Biological+sciences%22%7D%5D%7D%5D\">All biological sciences programs<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"miz-button miz-button--primary miz-button--brand\" href=\"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/studyabroad\/advising\/find-my-adviser\/\">Find your adviser<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience rare and diverse ecosystems firsthand, explore new perspectives and discover the importance of cultural context through study abroad. 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