Study overseas

Have you thought about studying overseas as part of your degree? Are you keen to broaden your horizons and gain an understanding of different cultures? Do you want to learn more about your discipline in other countries? There are different opportunities in each discipline and the Faculty of Health Sciences encourages
you to explore your options.

Studying overseas can be a life-changing and enriching experience that will provide you with many exciting challenges. Best of all, there is the potential to gain credit toward your degree while visiting another country.

Options include:

  • a short term program of 1 -5 weeks through the university or through outside organisations
  • a clinical placement overseas
  • volunteering overseas
  • a full semester exchange program with one of our partner institutions is possible in some instances

News

Volunteering Overseas

GoEco is providing global volunteering opportunities for university students, faculty, and staff of Medical and Health Studies. Volunteers can choose from a variety of placements focusing on humanitarian aid and medical outreach, using their knowledge and skills to provide a personal contribution. Discover India while gaining valuable industry experience with the Healthcare and Medical Internship. 

UniBreak Program

Antipodeans Abroad specialises in facilitating and managing student travel programs in developing countries. Since 1996, they have provided personalised programs for school groups, university groups and individual students in over 20 destinations in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. The UniBreak program is designed to provide university students
the opportunity to gain valuable personal and professional learning experience overseas. Read the UniBreak Flyer [PDF 1 MB] for more information.

Where do I start?

Firstly, talk to your Academic Contact for Outbound Mobility (see below) to discuss the options in your discipline: which semester (s) is most suitable for exchange, what type of international experience works best in your course and what programs are already established in your discipline.

Academic Discipline Contacts (Melbourne Campus)

Discipline
 Academic Staff Contact
 La Trobe Rural Health School Contact
Communication Sciences Ms Regina Fitzpatrick Assoc Prof Bernice Mathisen
Dietetics & Human Nutrition Dr Susannah King
Health and Environment
Dr Virginia Dickson-Swift
Health Information Management Ms Merilyn Riley
Public Health and Human Bioscience Mr Rick Hayes
Nursing [Nursing Flyer PDF 155KB]
 Ms Sonia Reisenhofer Ms Fran Sheean
Occupational Therapy Ms Anne Williams Ms Carol McKinstry
Orthoptics Dr Connie Koklanis
Oral Health
Mr Ron Knevel
Paramedicine
Dr Peter O'Meara
Podiatry [Podiatry Flyer PDF 2MB]
 Dr Adam Bird Mr Byron Perrin
Prosthetics and Orthotics [P & O Flyer PDF 1MB]
 Ms Kerry Fisher
Physiotherapy Ms Felicity Blackstock Dr Sally Ruston
Social Work Dr Helen Cleak Dr Guinever Threlkeld

Secondly, when you have discussed the possibilities with your Academic Discipline Contact and have some idea of what you are looking for, start to explore the International Education Abroad website and visit the staff in the Global Lounge for more information about the process.

What's in it for me?

  • International experience in your field of study and gaining a more global perspective of your discipline
  • Personal growth and enrichment
  • Professional development in a supported environment
  • Potential to gain credit toward your degree
  • The opportunity to build international relationships, both professional and personal
  • Add value to your CV and prepare yourself for a global job market
  • You may be eligible for a University grant and for an OS-HELP loan to assist you financially
  • Travel, new experiences and much more

For comprehensive information on exchange partners, eligibility, grants, application process & deadlines visit: