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. You can search for international placement opportunities in the Sydney Abroad portal.
Elective placements are offered throughout the Faculty of Medicine and Health’s network of clinical schools to medical students in their final year of study who wish to expand their knowledge in a specialty area or across a variety of clinical settings.
University of Sydney Doctor of Medicine (MD) students can also apply for an international elective term by contacting the Student Placements team via medicine.electives@sydney.edu.au. There may be opportunities available for you to develop your understanding of global issues in Canada, China, Denmark, France, India, Japan, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Sydney Medical School offers a limited number of elective placements for incoming final year Doctor of Medicine students from international and Australian medical schools. Placements are available for a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks and are offered through our network of metropolitan and rural 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).
