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IES Abroad Cape Town Summer - Health Studies (Study Abroad Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Cape Town, South Africa
  • Program Terms: IOP Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: IES 

  • This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.
Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

  1. If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
  2. If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
  3. If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.50 Click here for a definition of this term Class standing: 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior
Language of instruction: English Housing options: Dormitory / affiliated residences
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study: Sociology
Program Description:
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Cape Town, South Africa

Summer - Health Studies

Nighttime view over Cape Town

About the Program

The Summer Health Studies program offers coursework centered around health-related disciplines rooted in the South African context. You will learn about the challenges and realities of health care in South Africa through your coursework and course-related trips in Cape Town. The program ends with a field trip to the Kruger National Park and Johannesburg, and you will fly home from Johannesburg. There will be opportunities to complete observational rotations at a selection of organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, and health-related NGOs.
 

What’s Included

Personal Advising: Your IES Abroad advisor is here to help you prepare for study abroad.

Health & Safety: Your health and safety abroad is our highest priority.

On-the-Ground Staff: Our on-site staff and faculty are here to support you.

Cultural Activities: Our field trips and cultural events help you discover the culture and traditions of your host country.

At a Glance

Credits: 6 per Summer

Visa Required: Yes

Housing: Residence Hall

Language of Instruction: English

Language Prerequisites: None

Scholarships & Aid

Our aid application allows you to apply online for nearly all of our scholarship and aid opportunities at once. With our High-Impact Aid Commitment we make sure that the most aid goes to students with the highest need. You can apply at any and we'll let you know your need-based aid status within five business days. Just make sure you meet the scholarship and aid application deadline for your term.

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Why IES Abroad

At IES Abroad, we're proud to be different. We can say that our academic standards are unmatched and our health and safety practices have set the standard for the field of study abroad. And all of that would be true.

But you know what really sets us apart? Our commitment to you.

As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.

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The IES Abroad Difference

Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.

Throughout your journey we're here to support you.

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This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.