If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Biomedical Modeling for Global Health in Scandinavia
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
|
| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
., Multiple Countries (Denmark, Finland, Sweden)
|
| Course # |
SA 10517
|
| Duration |
Summer
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
05/11/25 to 05/25/25
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
This program will introduce you to a variety of cultures, traditions, and biomedical engineering efforts that are actively occurring in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. The specific theme of this program is Biomedical Modeling and Global Health, a major focus for researchers throughout Scandinavia and the Nordic countries.
You will observe cultural and societal similarities and differences between Nordic countries and the USA by interacting with students at host universities as well as renowned researchers. Students will develop a broad understanding of advanced modeling techniques in biomedical sciences and how they can be integrated and translated into patient benefits, as well as insight into how Scandinavian research facilitates this translation by engaging global health partners in the developing world.
All non-academic questions (travel, costs, itinerary, registration, etc.) should be directed to Jill Churchill at churchil@purdue.edu . All questions regarding academic matters should be directed to the program leader.
Proposed itinerary: (subject to change due to availability)
May 11-Depart USA-Students book their own flights
May 12- Arrive in Copenhagen Denmark, make your way to the hotel, free evening for rest, get your transportation pass
May 13-Company visit #1 (Cook Medical), Technical University of Denmark, Welcome dinner
May 14-Morning project work, travel to Linköping, Sweden by train.
May 15-Activities at University of Linköping, free evening
May 16-Academic activities at University of Linköping
May 17-Train to Stockholm, Check into hotel, afternoon project work, evening visit to the Ice Bar, rest of the evening free
May 18-Sunday- Free day
May 19-Day at KTH (Royal Swedish University of Technology), Dinner at Anna Hamilton's home (cultural activity)
May 20-Day trip the University of Uppsala, return to Stockholm by train, free evening
May 21- Early cultural activity, transfer to ferry for overnight trip to Helsinki, dinner included on ferry
May 22-Arrive Helsinki- Siemens visit, project work, free evening
May 23- University of Espoo visit, project work in the afternoon, free evening
May 24-Project wrap-up, Cultural event (possible local cuisine cooking class), Farewell dinner
May 25- Students free to depart any time.
Academic Credit
Earn 3 Credits for BME 49500. Talk to your academic advisor about how this can be used in your plan of study.
Eligibility
Open to all Engineering students who have reached at least the sophomore level to seniors. Students in related majors may also apply. All acceptance decisions will be made by Program Leaders. Students on academic probation are not eligible.
All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
The estimated cost is $4,600 which includes: All housing, all trains, ground transportation in country, public transportation passes in each city, overnight ferry to Helsinki, breakfast daily and other meals noted on the schedule, all excursions on the itinerary, 3 academic credits, and international health insurance.
Additional costs are airfare, lunches and dinners, passport, visa (if needed), and personal spending money.
**There is no financial obligation to apply.
**Please see the Financial Resources tab for information on the Global Leaps Scholarship**
Application Deadline
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis unil the program is full. 20 spots available.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
