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  • Locations: Barcelona, Spain
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CEA CAPA Education Abroad 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Program Type: field study, internship abroad, study abroad
GPA Requirement: 2.5 Housing: Dormitory, Shared apartment
Fields of Study: General Health Studies, Health, Human Development & Family Studies, Pre-Medical, Premedical Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

Study Abroad in Barcelona

The Pre-Health Seminar & Shadowing program is designed for students pursuing healthcare careers and who are looking for the opportunity to get observational clinical experience while earning academic credit abroad. Hospital shadowing will help to prepare you for a career in medicine and make you stand out in the medical school application process. All students will shadow with a local hospital partner and take our 3-credit health shadowing seminar, which has been intentionally designed to help you get the most out of your placement experience.

 Semester/TermEligibility RequirementsRec. Semester Credits
 Semester2.5 Min GPA, 1 Year of College Completed 12-15
 Summer2.5 Min GPA, 1 Year of College Completed
 3-9


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Where You'll Study

The CEA CAPA Barcelona Center, located on the Plaza Catalunya in the heart of the city, offers courses in a range of subjects, taught in English and Spanish. Learning takes place both in and out of the classroom, with instructors taking full advantage of Barcelona's many notable sites and attractions. Students will receive a transcript from CEA CAPA's School of Record upon completion of their program.

What's Included

  • Pre-Departure Advising
  • Housing
  • 24/7 Onsite Emergency Assistance
  • Excursions & Cultural Activities
  • and more

Excursions

  • Girona & Besalú
  • Madrid
  • Penedès Wine Country
  • and more.

Funding Options

CEA CAPA has several ways to help you fund your program, including scholarships, grants, and flight credits. Find out more about what we have to offer.

Learn more about funding


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 03/25/2026 ** Rolling Admission 05/20/2026 07/25/2026
Fall 2026 03/25/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Summer I 2026 03/25/2026 ** Rolling Admission 05/20/2026 06/20/2026
Summer II 2026 03/25/2026 ** Rolling Admission 06/25/2026 07/25/2026

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.