IFSA - Life Science Career Accelerator Plus

Elevate your potential and build a professional community as you address the world's wicked problems in this program that has it all: relevant and interesting classes, optional internship or directed research, plus the option to enroll in a class of your choosing with one of our partner universities in London. Designed specifically for life science students, the program core course concludes with an IFSA-exclusive professional competency certificate issued by The Leadership Edge, a leading talent development firm specializing in the life sciences. Complete all of this in cosmopolitan London, where there are so many things to do and see!

In addition to the IFSA core class, enroll in one direct-enroll class at Queen Mary University or City University of London (AACSB-accredited). Some popular options are listed below, but you will have access to any class available to visiting students. Then, enroll in IFSA elective classes to complete your schedule. One of those classes may include a credit-bearing internship or directed research.

IFSA CORE CLASS

Beyond the Lab: Leadership in the Life Sciences

Designed for science majors interested in bringing together your desire for a purpose-driven career with your academic pursuits, this class combines an overview of the business of life sciences, from innovation to commercialization, along with active learning opportunities to develop key skills and competencies employers seek in highly valued employees. Through industry exposure, case studies, and hands-on experiences, you will learn how successful leaders lead, how companies structure teams, and how strong interpersonal relationships serve as accelerators for groundbreaking science. Students who successfully complete this class will receive an IFSA exclusive certificate of completion from The Leadership Edge, one of the top talent management consulting firms to the life sciences industry.

FEATURED DIRECT-ENROLL MODULES

STEM & PSYCHOLOGY | Queen Mary University

• Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
• Brain and Behavior
• Calculus II
• Cell Biology
• Comparative Psychology
• Energy and Environmental Physics
• Evolutionary Genetics
• Functional Genomics and Epigenetics
• Gender, Sexuality and Health
• Health Psychology
• Microbial Physiology and Growth
• Parasites and Infectious Diseases
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Physical and Quantum Chemistry
• Physiology
• Psychopathology
• Reproductive and Development Biology
• Scientific Measurement
• States of Matter and Analytical Chemistry
• Tissue Biology

 ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES | City, University of London and Queen Mary University

• Art Histories: An Introduction to the Visual Arts in London
• British Horror: Film, Television and Literature
• Contemporary Issues in Media and Communication
• Geopolitics post-9/11: War, Security, Economy
• How Do You Know? From the Culture of Facts to Post-Truth Society
• Human Rights and Reconciliation After Conflict
• James Baldwin and American Civil Rights
• Labor Law: Individual Protections, Human Rights and Workplace Justice
• Online and Social Media Journalism
• Politics and Power in World History
• Popular Music in Britain
• Queering Utopia
• Race and the Desire for Difference
• Religion and Politics in the Age of Global Change
• Screening History: Representing the Past in the Contemporary Historical Film
• Sex, Work, and Liberation: Feminist Thought in the Late Twentieth Century
• Shakespeare: The Play, the Word and the Book
• Spaces of Uneven Development
• The Anthropocene: Between the Natural and Social Sciences
• The Atlantic Slave Trade: Africa, Europe, and the Americas

 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS | City, University of London and Queen Mary University

• Banking and Financial Institutions
• Consumer Behavior
• Creativity, Innovation, and Design
• Derivatives, Trading, and Hedging
• Econometrics
• Economics of European Integration
• Economics of Social Issues
• Financial Accounting
• Gender at Work
• Information Technology for Business
• Intellectual Property Management
• International Financial Management
• Management for Social Purpose
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• New Product Development
• Real Estate Investment
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Marketing
• The Global Political Economy of Development
• Topics in Health Economics

IFSA ELECTIVE CLASSES

• Bioinformatics: Technology in the Life Sciences
• Contemporary British Politics: Brexit and Beyond
• Directed Research
• Entrepreneurship: Creating a Plan of Action
• Epidemiology 
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Exploring Community & Culture in a Global Context 
• Fantasy in the Real World: Literature through the Sociological Lens
• Global Politics of Health and Disease
• Intercultural Communication for the Global Workplace
• International Internship Seminar
• International Political Economy
• Performing Arts and Social Change in London
• The Psychology of Crime and Justice in the UK
• Sustainability and the Global City
• Trends Start Here: New Media and Behavior
• Urban Identities: Gender, Race, and Class in London

Application Procedure:

STEP 1: Investigate Programs

Use the Program Finder to explore the more than 100 IFSA study abroad program options. For guidance selecting the best program for you, call 1-800-858-0229 or schedule a 15-minute consultation with our Engagement Specialist.

STEP 2: Apply to Study Abroad with a Specific Program

When you find the right program, select Apply Now. You will create an account in the Student Portal, following the instructions to provide additional information as requested. Based on the program you choose, you will have a dedicated Program Advisor to help you through the application process. The Application Wizard will populate with items that you can get started on right away.

STEP 3: Complete Application Items

Be sure to complete all of the application items no later than your program's deadline. Your home university may have internal deadlines as well, so be sure to check with the study abroad office.

STEP 4: Submit Your Application

Once all application items in the portal are complete, your Program Advisor will process your application and let you know about how long an admissions decision will take.

Every application will require the following:

• An official transcript for all college and university work you have completed to date
• A passport valid for 6 months after your program end date
• Program approval from your home university
• Additional items based on the program you choose

Some programs may require an academic recommendation from a professor.