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DIS - Study Biomedicine in Copenhagen, Denmark (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Class Standing: 3. 2nd Class, 4. 1st Class
Housing Options: Apartment Shared, Dormitory, Host Family Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 3.0 Areas of Study: Biology, Economics and Business
Program Description:
Delve into biotechnology-based methods for disease treatment and the dynamics of drug discovery and development, and build your perspective on the relationship between academia and the biotech industry.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Gain insight into world-leading biotechnology research, development, and academia on faculty-led study tours
  • Get hands-on experience through the Science & Communication Project by interviewing and researching a Scandinavian biomedical company about their products and labs
  • Learn about the biology behind new-generation biopharmaceuticals from leaders in field studies to companies and research institutions

Biomedicine


PROGRAM STUDENT PROFILE
The program is right for you if you study biology, biochemistry, health science, or a similar discipline, and wish to acquire skills for a future career or graduate degree in the health professions or scientific research.

CORE COURSE OVERVIEW
>> Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development
You will explore biotech opportunities and challenges within medicine, including side effects, antibodies, vaccines, stem cells, and the impact of genomics on drug discovery. The course will present you with case studies that highlight the Danish and European pharmaceutical and biotech research community.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: One year of biology and one year of chemistry at university level.
Week-Long Study Tour: Edinburgh (fall) or London (spring)
Core Course Week: A three-day study tour in Western Denmark alongside a two-day seminar in Copenhagen.

BUILD YOUR OWN CURRICULUM
DIS has over 200 elective courses for you to build your curriculum from after choosing your required core course. You have to opportunity to focus on your major or diversify by selecting any combination of courses based on your needs. 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 05/16/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2024 12/31/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.