Travel and Study Around the World

Every country and culture approaches healthcare differently. The best way to gain a well-rounded and diverse view of the field of human physiology is to live and study in another country.
Study Abroad with UO
The University of Oregon offers more than 10 study abroad programs that can satisfy your Human Physiology major or minor requirements. Programs are currently offered in Ghana, the UK, Costa Rica, Australia, and New Zealand. Alternatively, you can intern abroad through the GlobalWorks International Internship program in a variety of regions around the world.
International Exchange
Students can enroll as an exchange student at a top international research institution for a semester (fall or fall/winter), spring quarter, full academic year, or summer term. Exchange students experience an immersive study abroad experience, living and learning with local students in their chosen city.
Get Started: Fill out this interest form to get matched with a GEO advisor.
Featured Study Abroad Opportunities in Human Physiology
This program, administered by the UO Global Studies Institute (GSI), offers internship opportunities in a wide variety of industry sectors and locations around the world.
Internship opportunities are highly customizable, and we guarantee placement in your preferred sector and location. Students earn up to eight UO credits as well as life-changing work experience in a different culture.
Please email globalworks@uoregon.edu to discuss your options.
Application Deadlines for GlobalWorks | |||
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
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April 1, June 1 | Sept 1 | Dec 1 | Jan 15 |
Located in San Jose & Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Other Disciplines: Global Studies, Nonprofit, Cross-Cultural Communication, Psychology, Biology, Global Health, Human Physiology, Development Studies
Terms: Summer (three weeks)
Credits: Two courses for six UO credits total, including HPHY 399 (satisfies four credits of the List A, upper division electives for the HPHY major)