"Biology is a particularly appropriate field for study abroad, since the courses taught and indeed the textbooks used are nearly uniform around the world. This means that you can continue to make rapid progress in your major while at the same time significantly expanding your intellectual horizons by studying in a different cultural environment. This is no small opportunity. EAP experience allows you to grow personally and academically. Admissions committees both of medical schools and of graduate programs in Biology have informed us that EAP experience is viewed very favorably by these decision-making bodies.  EAP helps your resume stand out in a highly competitive admissions environment."

- Professor Tim Bradley
School of Biological Sciences

Tips for choosing courses abroad

• It is highly recommended to complete the Biological Sciences Core courses prior to studying abroad. (Biology 93, 94, 97, 98, 99, and 100 Lab).

• Plan to take upper division biology and laboratory courses while abroad.

Note: These are only a few strategies that demonstrate how a student can study abroad and graduate within 4 years. There are many EAP programs that can be substituted into the same strategies. DO NOT LET THESE EXAMPLES LIMIT YOU. Please consult the EAP Program Search for more options.

**It is important to meet with an academic counselor to develop an academic plan that includes  graduate/professional school exam dates, application deadlines and interview schedules. The EAP experience can add to the diverse experiences in your application but requires appropriate planning.