International Experience Program - Europe

Faculty of Science

School of Biomedical Sciences - Proposed 2013 program

This program places students in various world-renowned biomedical research centres and institutions in four different countries - United Kingdom, France, Germany and Switzerland.

It offers great learning opportunities for biomedical sciences, food & nutrition, pharmacy, medical science and public health students who are interested in International health.

Program Dates: June - July, 2013 (Three weeks) exact dates to be confirmed

Number of Places: 30 students

Cost: Approx. AUD$4900.00* - based on 2012 program fees (exact costs TBC)

*The $500 Vice Chancellor Travel Grant is not awarded directly to students but has already been included in program costings.

Cost Includes: Program fee; international flights; most of the accommodation at sites; most of the transport costs at site, visa (for those travelling on Australian passports)  & insurance.

Costs do not include CSU subject fees, some accommodation, meals and in-country transport costs

Note: All CSU Global programs are group ticketed. Your program will depart from Sydney and return to Sydney on the dates listed. Home-stay families are citizens of Seoul and can speak English.

Eligibility: Bachelor of Complementary Medicine, Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology, Bachelor of Health Science (Food & Nutrition), Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Medical Science /Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology
Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics and Bachelor of Pharmacy students

Credit Arrangements:   You can enrol in the subject SCI301 - International Practical Experience (8 points), if you want this trip to count towards the elective in the current course structure for;

  • Bachelor of Complementary Medicine
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Food & Nutrition)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • Bachelor of Medical Science

Students will be asked to write up a report on the visit and that will be able to be used against the clinical experience requirement.

Application Timeline:

Application and program details will be published March, 2013 (exact dates TBC)

  • Application closing date: 
  • Successful students notified (email): 
  • Deposit of non-refundable 10% payment: 
  • Payment of remaining full amount: 
  • Pre departure session: 

Express your interest at the earliest via e-mail to George John and an official application form will be send to you.

All application forms must be submitted by the due date to:

George John
Program Leader of Pharmacy & Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice
School of Biomedical Sciences
phone:02 6933 4435
e-mail: gjohn@csu.edu.au

Program Outline:

The overall aims the Europe program are:

  1. Exposure to world renowned Biomedical research centres and instituitions.
  2. Exposure to cutting edge, world class research and teaching in areas of Biomedical sciences like biotechnology, microbiology, nutrition and pharmaceutical sciences.
  3. Broaden student's awareness of international health issues.
  4. Expose students to world-class international health research.
  5. Give students an understanding of the international manufacturing companies.
  6. Provide students with a broader understanding of careers in health science.
  7. Expose students to non-English speaking European cultures.
  8. Provide students with a personal development opportunity within a supportive learning environment.
  9. Inspire students to seek an international perspective & develop networks between CSU and international students.
  10. Enhance multi-cultural communication skills to compete effectively in a global market.

What do I do on the program? You will be visiting many sites and getting an overview and will be exposed to public health matters, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, microbiology, regulatory affairs, pharmacy practice, nutrition & neutraceuticals, premier scientific laboratories and scientists

Where is the program located? The program is spread across locations in London, Paris, Munich & various locations in Switzerland that include Geneva, Lausanne, Bern & Zurich.

All these are located in settings and have natural and historic sites, restaurants and other popular tourist attractions. Most of these areas are conveniently located and well connected with Road, Train & Air, if you wish to do extra travel.

No prior experience or other training required. Participants must be over 18 years of age easygoing and flexible. Participants must be open minded, willing to take initiative to contribute and learn from their environment and be respectful to their surroundings. Students need to respect the local traditions and norms of the community they stay with.

Accommodation: On sharing twin basis in hostels, guest houses or hotels (as available at the time of booking).

Meals: Meals will at on your cost.

Transport: Most of the transport cost is covered in the cost. However there will be times transport costs will be at your own expense.

Entry fees: Entry fees to sites and other related activities which are tourist related will be at your own expense.

Who guides you in the different health sites? In most sessions and day-trips there will be a site expert to guide you through the program.

What about my safety, communication and welfare? The countries in Europe that you are travelling to are considered low risk countries and all sites are deemed as safe and low risk areas with adequate avenues for communication, safety and welfare.

What can I do on weekends or free times? There are a number of well known and interesting tourist attractions in the cities you are visiting.
http://www.visitlondon.com/
http://en.parisinfo.com/
http://www.muenchen.de/int/en/tourism.html
http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/home.html

There are many possibilities as fortunately you are visiting Europe in summer which is pleasant weather (compared to Australian summers).

Are there any scholarships for the trip? Students who are recieving academic credit for participating in this program should be eligible for a $500 travel grant, however this grant is not awarded directly to students but deducted from the program fee.

Who is leading the program? Academics from the School of Biomedical Sciences who have experience in Europe and speak 1 or more languages will be leading the program.

Draft itinerary*

*These programs & dates may change, subject to confirmation from host organizations.

You may also have Presentations, Lectures and Interactive Sessions over and above the normal itinerary which will be conducted by experts in the respective fields at the sites)

Date Journey Activity Costs Useful links
June 15/16

Travel to

Sydney

 at students' expence
June 16 Depart Sydney for London flight and onboard meal costs included
June17 Arrive in London Rest at accommodation. Local sights & sounds for those up to it. Accommodation in London. transport and accommodation cost included
June 18 Barts Hospital, London Visit Royal London Barts hospital, London for site tour and rotation transport and accommodation cost included
June 19 Barts Hospital, London Visit Royal London Barts hospital, London for site tour and rotation transport and accommodation cost included
June 20 London Rest, Local sights and sounds.
Evening free for social activities. Accommodation in London.		 accommodation cost included

June 21

 Travel London - Paris by train Travel to Paris.
Rest, Local sights and sounds.
Evening free for social activities. Accommodation in Paris.		 transport and accommodation cost included
June 22 Pasteur Institute Paris Visit to Pasteur Insitut, Lectures and possible and site tour.
Accommodation in Paris, evening free for social activities.		 transport and accommodation cost included
June 23 Paris Rest, Local sights and sounds.
Evening free for social activities. Accommodation in Paris.		 accommodation cost included
June 24 Paris - Geneva Travel from Paris to Geneva. Accommodation in Geneva. Local sights and sounds. Evening free for social activities. transport and accommodation cost included

June 25

 World Health Organization-Geneva Presentation of WHO Activities and Mandate; site tour and library. Accommodation in Geneva, evening free for social activities transport and accommodation cost included
June 26 Nestle R & D centre, Lausanne Presentation by Nestle about Nutrition, Neutraceuticals, Chocolate tasting and possible site tour. Accommodation in Lausanne, evening free for social activities. transport and accommodation cost included
June 27 Travel Lausanne - Bern Travel to Bern and accommodation there. Enjoy Local sights and leisure activities. Accommodation in Bern. Evening free for social activities. transport and accommodation cost included
June 28 Medi Institute, Bern Visit school and work together with students in five different medical laboratories (Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Immuno haematology, Bacteriology, Histology). Accommodation in Bern, evening free for social activities. transport and accommodation cost included
June 29 Biorad, Bern, then travel to Zurich Visit a medical laboratory in Bern, which produces analyzers for medical laboratories all over the world. Accommodation in Zurich, evening free for social activities. transport and accommodation cost included
June 30 Zurich Rest, Local sights and sounds of Zurich. Evening free for social activities. Accommodation in Zurich accommodation cost included
July 1 Travel Zurich - Munich Travel from Zurich to Munich. Accommodation in Munich. Rest or Local sights and sounds at Munich. Evening free for social activities. transport and accomodation cost included
July 2 Munich Max Planck Institut & local interaction with students. Evening free for social activities. transport and accomodation cost included
July 3 Munich Max Planck Institut & local interaction with students. Evening free for social activities. transport and accomodation cost included
July 4 Travel Munich - Sydney Transport Cost included in program & in-flight meals
July 5 Arrive Sydney   at students' expence  
transport and accommodation cost included