Faculty of Medicine and Health

International opportunities

Gain credit towards your degree while studying abroad

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Students who undertake international opportunities help prepare themselves for a global career while gaining new skills and broadening their perspective on the world.

We currently have partnerships with more than 270 universities in 42 countries including Canada, China, France, India, Japan, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States - and this list is continually growing.

Study abroad

I provided educational support and helped enhance cognitive development of children at a disability centre in Vietnam. This trip enabled me to draw on my existing knowledge, expand my abilities and perform culturally appropriate practices. I strongly recommend international exchange, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore who you really are and broaden your global awareness.

Alise Kha

Studied health sciences in Vietnam.

Short-term overseas placement options

If you cannot commit to a semester or year overseas, some of our degrees offer short-term international opportunities that usually run for four to six weeks.

SHS Abroad

SHS Abroad is a unique way to connect with the world and with your studies. It provides opportunities for health sciences students in undergraduate and graduate entry master’s programs to gain an international experience as part of their study program.

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International placements for current Doctor of Medicine students

  • Current Doctor of Medicine (MD) students can apply for an international elective term through the Student Placements team.
  • Opportunities may be available for students to develop their understanding of global issues in Canada, China, Denmark, France, India, Japan, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.

Placements for current international MD students

  • Current international students enrolled in the MD are able to apply for flexible study arrangements with Sydney Medical School. We recognise that experience in your home country is beneficial so we offer placements in your country of origin or for North American students, in Canada or the USA.

Overseas medicine students

  • International students from other univeristies can apply to complete part of a specialty block or a final year core block overseas, as well as their pre-internship term. 
  • Opportunities for placements are available through our network of clinical schools based around NSW.

Learn more about placements with our clinical schools

Final year Master of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) students can apply for an international placement at the end of their final semester (November/December).

International placements are currently available with our partner universities:

Other international opportunities may include experiences in Cambodia, Hong Kong, and Tonga (subject to availability).