Public Health in Europe
Language Requirements
No language requirement; non-language classes are taught in English. Students will be required to attend French language class, and three to four levels of French are offered, depending on demand.
Please note that this program typically receives a high number of applications and can be competitive. Applicants are, therefore, encouraged to list a second program choice on their Northwestern Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
Students who participate in this program and who plan on continuing their studies in French at NU must take the following online French placement test before continuing their studies in French at NU: http://placement-test.mmlc.northwestern.edu/
You can take this test anywhere you have an Internet connection. After taking the test, you will receive a recommended course placement. You may not place yourself.
Academic Specialties
Global Health, Pre-Med, Social Policy, International Studies, Research, French languageCourse Type
Program courses take place at Sciences Po in Paris. This is a Northwestern program with a set curriculum; students must enroll in the courses listed below. Public Health in Europe participants will receive letter grades on their NU transcript, and the grades are factored into their Northwestern GPA.
GBL HLTH 311-SA Health Care Systems in Europe and the US (1 credit)
GBL HLTH 312-SA Public Health in Europe : Issues and Policies (1 credit)
GBL HLTH 313-SA International Organizations and Health: A Research Seminar (1 credit)
POL SCI 364-SA France in the European Union (1 credit)
FRENCH 199-SA or 299-SA (2 credits)
Click here for short course descriptions.
Additional Information
The program includes:
- Research at Institut Curie (for selected students)
- Field excursions to WHO (Geneva), EU sites, hospital, health agencies
- A total of six credits for the program
Housing
Students may choose between a homestay with a Parisian family or a traditional dormitory style housing. Home-stays are arranged by ATOME, a private company that has been arranging homestays with IPD for several years. The other choice is St. John's University's Paris dorm building.Program Costs
Fall 2011 Program Fee: Please refer to the IPD program website for Fall 2011 cost information
Fall 2010 Program Fee: $16,000
- The program fee includes tuition, lodging and partial board (depending on housing option), and excursions.
- Students are responsible for health insurance, additional meals, books, international airfare, local transportation, visa fees, and personal expenses.
- Students participating in Public Health in Europe are exempt from the Study Abroad Administrative Fee.
Approximate Program Size
15-20 studentsApplication Requirements
- Download the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
- Call the IPD office at 847-467-6953 to set up an interview with the IPD study abroad coordinator, and specify which program(s) you are interested in. These interview sessions are intended for students who are ready to apply and are an opportunity to learn more about the program and ask questions. Group interview sessions are held regularly at the IPD office, and you are encouraged to call and reserve a place in a timely manner. Non-Northwestern students and off-campus students may arrange for interviews via phone.
- Complete the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad and submit it to the Study Abroad Office by January 28, 2011 (early deadline) or March 1, 2011 (regular deadline, if space is available).
- Submit the following to the IPD office by January 28, 2011 (early deadline) or March 1, 2011 (regular deadline, if space is available):
- Completed IPD Application
- 4 official passport photos
- A copy of your passport. Make sure your passport is valid through June of the following year. If you are planning to apply to this program and you do not yet have a passport (or need to renew your current passport), you should begin this process as soon as possible so that it is completed by the time of application. The processing time for a passport application is approximately 6-8 weeks. For more information on how to apply for or renew a passport, please visit the State Department’s passport web site.
