HELS Go Abroad
Our students are going global
HELS Go Abroad is an international mobility programme for undergraduate students studying in the Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences at BCU.
The programme aims to enrich studies, broaden cultural horizons and develop key skills valued by employers through a wide range of international opportunities.
HELS Go Abroad offers financial support in the form of a bursary and gives students access to a range of opportunities with one of our international partners, including study trips, elective placements and short-term summer programmes.
Find out more
If you are interested in going abroad as part of your degree, please contact the Overseas Mobility Coordinator for the Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences on:
- HELSGoAbroad@bcu.ac.uk
- +44 (0) 121 300 4332
HELS Go Abroad stories
Hear from our students who have had incredible experiences across the world. They share their highlights of studying abroad and their top tips.
Gabby's Camp America Adventure
The HELS Go Abroad programme helped Gabby achieve her dream of travelling in America. She spent 10 weeks working at a camp in California.
Gabby's experienceParamedic placement in Australia
Final year Paramedic Science students, Ben and Danielle, chose to complete one of their seven-week placement modules in Australia.
Ben and Danielle's experienceRezaul's internship in Canada
Rezaul had never been abroad before but HELS Go Abroad gave him the opportunity to live and work in Canada while completing challenging yet rewarding research.
Rezaul's experienceCharlotte's nursing placement in India
Midwifery student Charlotte completed her placement in India with the Hernandez Foundation, which aims to make childbirth a safer experience for mothers in India.
Charlotte's experience