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Studying in another part of the world or country can be a valuable part of your academic journey and a chance to further broaden your scope of knowledge on living things through application in a different context.

Student in a kayak Some things to consider as a biology major as you plan your off-campus study experience:

Junior year generally works best to study off-campus, especially if taking organic chemistry, as those courses have usually been completed by then (during freshman and sophomore years).
Courses that can be taken off-campus include marine biology, conservation, ecology and vertebrae zoology. Some courses have an equivalent at Hope but many that are not offered here can still count toward your biology major.
Some courses and programs are language immersion and require a certain language competency level.
Several pre-health courses are offered through off-campus study.
It is important to meet with your academic advisor regarding the courses you plan on taking off-campus.

Featured Programs

(Belize or New Zealand)
(Asia or Australia)
(Costa Rica or South Africa)

Biology Department May Terms

China: Physical, Biological, and Cultural Diversity

This is a concentrated study of organisms (humans included) in their natural habitats for 2-3 weeks. We will focus on comparing geographical, geological, biological and cultural similarities and differences between the US and China, and explore climatic and biological connections between the two major continents in the World.

Field studies in Biology (the science and culture of coffee, Costa rica)

"My experience in Kaikoura was incredible. We were surrounded by an amazing array of marine life: dolphins, seals, whales, albatross and even penguins. My experience helping the Kaikoura Ocean Research Institute with Hector's and Dusky dolphin surveys really helped me develop a research focus for a future in ecological graduate work. I loved being a part of endangered species conservation. I was immersed in a town where every factor (tourism, fisheries, geological landscapes, the behavior of wild animals, etc.) was important for establishing a healthier relationship with the creatures we share the planet with."
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sample courses

Mediterranean Ecosystems ()

Rainforest, Reef, and Cultural Ecology Seminar ()

Hope CollegeBiology Department

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