Study Abroad Opportunities

The Department of Biochemistry encourages students from all backgrounds and disciplines to explore, learn, and engage with other cultures through study abroad, international research and internships, and outreach opportunities. 

Explore these opportunities to travel the world and discover your passions — while gaining valuable skills and making progress towards your degree.    

Semester Study Abroad at the University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

A partnership between the University of Dundee and Virginia Tech provides an exciting opportunity for Biochemistry students to study for a semester at Dundee. This experience is ideal for the spring semester of Junior year. Students seriously considering a semester abroad at Dundee are requested to contact Biochemistry’s Study Abroad Coordinator, Michael Klemba

More information: University of Dundee Partner Program on the VT Global Education website

Application Deadlines:
September 25th for Spring Term
April 15th for Fall Term  

Arcadia Abroad STEM Summer Research Projects

Arcadia Abroad (affiliated with Arcadia University) is a third-party study abroad provider that offers ~10 week summer research experiences in STEM disciplines, including Biomolecular & Biomedical Science. Most of the placements are in the United Kingdom.

More information: Arcadia’s STEM Summer Research Programs website

Interested in studying abroad? Contact our coordinator Michael Klemba.