IFSA - IFSA BIOSCIENCES CAREER ACCELERATOR
  London, England

WHY STUDY IN LONDON?
London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world and one of the most popular study abroad destinations. A sophisticated city with endless cultural, historic, artistic, political, and intellectual offerings, it’s also home to many universities scattered throughout different neighborhoods. London’s excellent public transportation system will take you easily from your housing to classes and anywhere else you want to go. The city’s train stations, bus networks, and airports make traveling throughout the U.K. and Europe a snap.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Designed in partnership with leading U.S. universities, and The Leadership Edge—a top biosciences talent firm that works with more than 1,000 industry companies—and bioscience professionals, this unique program includes critical biology, neuroscience, and public health classes. Plus, opt to take a class at Queen Mary, University of London. That’s just the start.  

As you advance toward your degree, you’ll learn how the biosciences sector works and build professional skills through group challenges based on real-world situations, company visits, and guest speakers. You’ll also boost your resume with a leadership certificate, reflecting your newly honed skills.

Preparation for a global field
Science is a worldwide collaboration. That makes London—a city as diverse as it is sophisticated—the perfect location to build intercultural agility as you explore and articulate cultural differences. These skills are incredibly valuable to the multinational companies in this sector that draw professionals from every continent.

Location, location, location
London is the world’s 11th largest city for biosciences, with a thriving ecosystem that spans the entire sector, from biotech to nutraceuticals. It’s also the?world’s top study-abroad destination. Get to know the city as you wander Camden Market, wonder at Tate Modern masterpieces, time travel at the Tower of London, and connect with local peers during special meetups, meals, and excursions.

Build your own curriculum with a combination of IFSA classes. All students take Beyond the Lab: Leadership for the Biosciences Sector. Select IFSA elective classes for a total of 12–15 U.S. semester credit hours. Or, combine IFSA elective classes with one or two direct-enroll class at Queen Mary for a total of 12–15 U.S. semester credit hours.

Core Class
Leadership Development for the Biosciences Sector

IFSA Biosciences Elective Classes

• Biochemistry
• Cognitive Neuroscience Foundations
• Ecology
• Introduction to Statistics for Biosciences
• Microbiology
• Microbiome and the Brain
• Scientific Communication

IFSA General Elective Classes

• Directed Research
• Fantasy in the Real World: Literature through the Sociological Lens
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• The Psychology of Crime and Justice in the UK
• Social Psychology
• Sustainability and the Global City
• Trends Start Here: New Media and Behavior
• Urban Identities: Gender, Race, and Class in London

Queen Mary, University of London Direct-Enroll Classes
Elective classes are available at Queen Mary, University of London. You may take one or two classes. Queen Mary requires a 3.0 GPA minimum for enrollment in its classes.

Visit IFSA Bioscience Career Accelerator program on the IFSA website for a complete list of classes and syllabi.  

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.

Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.

• London Pandemics-Past and Present
  London Statue Walk
• Homelessness in London-A Dialogue
• The Square Mile Tour
• London Graffiti and Street Art Tour
• Stonehenge and Bath Visit
• Piers and Queers Brighton Trip
• Winsor Castle and Eton College Tours

    WHAT’S INCLUDED IN MY IFSA PROGRAM?

• Academic Support
• Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
• Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
• Airport Pickup (most locations)  
• Guaranteed Housing
• International Medical Insurance
• Internet Access in Housing
• Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
• Meals (on some programs)
• Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
• On-site Orientation
• On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
• Pre-arrival Advising
• Tuition

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