StudyAbroadMCBtalk

Slide1 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Join us Monday, September 24th at 5:00 PM in 140 Burrill Hall For an In-Depth Discussion of the Newcastle, England Pre-Med Program and the NEW Summer Program in Beijing and Hong Kong Melissa Michael Director for Core Curriculum Asst. Director for Undergraduate Instruction Will be discussing these programs and answering questions.


Slide2 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Why Study Abroad?


Slide3 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Why Study Abroad? How Are Programs Different?


Slide4 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Why Study Abroad? How Are Programs Different? What Are Your Goals For The Experience?


Slide5 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Why Choose an MCB-Specific Study Abroad Experience?


Slide6 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Newcastle Pre-Med Study Abroad • No other program like it at UIUC • Two-semester program for JR year • Advanced Courses in MCB • MCAT available there • One of UK’s Leading Universities • Opportunity for clinical experience • Physician Shadowing • Exposure to a different system of Medical Practice • Volunteering and Research Opportunities • Not just for Pre-Med students, Dentistry also • Not just for MCB majors • Qualifies for Advanced Credit Required for MCB Honours Concentration


Slide7 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Newcastle Pre-Med Study Abroad • Clinical Skills I (CMB 1002) = MCB 3xx • Clinical Skills II (CMB 10022) = MCB 334 • Case-Based Clinical Skills = MCB 3xx or 4xx • Foundation Physics A & B (PHY 001 & 002) = PHYS 101 & 102 • Biochemistry & Drug Targets (BGM 2037) = MCB 354 and many other such as: Infectious Disease Chronic & Nutrition Related Disease Cancer Biology and Therapy Diseases of the Human Nervous System Genetics of Complex Diseases Molecular Medicine Reproductive & Developmental Physiology Pharmacology


Slide8 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Cost of New Castle Study Abroad SIAA Program Fee $23,750 Program Fee Includes: Program tuition: 19,760 (GBP 9,880 invoiced to UIUC SAO) SAO and Program admin fee 3,717 Total non-tax credit eligible 273 UIUC range IV tuition & general fee (2007-8 rates; enrollment after 5/06) $1,648 (see http://www.oar.uiuc.edu/current/financial/tuition.html for details) Accommodation (based on self-catering non-ensuite flat @ Richardson Rd) $ 4,952 (pd directly to Newcastle) Meals $ 4,000 Books and supplies $ 350 Passport and photos $ 95 Visa application $ 174 Round-trip airfare from Chicago $ 1,000 Additional personal expenses (cultural activities, entertainment, etc.) $ 6,000 Total Estimated Cost $41,969


Slide9 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Beijing & Hong Kong Summer Progam • No other program like it at UIUC • Six Week Starting Summer 2008 • Summer of Sophomore or Junior Year (TBD) • 4 weeks in Beijing at Peking University and 2 weeks in Hong Kong at Hong Kong University • Classes in Public Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine • Opportunity for clinical experience, rotations with Medical Students • Exposure to a different system of Medical Practice • Volunteering and Research Opportunities • Not just for Pre-Med students, pre-health professional as well • Qualifies for Advanced Credit Required for MCB Honours Concentration


Slide10 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Beijing & Hong Kong Summer Progam • Details are still being worked out • Cost Analysis to Follow Soon (~$4500-5000 USD)


Slide11 : MCB Instructional Program Presents MCB-Specific Study Abroad Opportunities Questions?