Degree Details
Students in all the health sciences, from pre-med to public health, to PT/OT to nursing, are especially welcome in Dublin each fall. The Dublin Internship Health Sciences Special Curriculum Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study ethics in health care and health care policy and practice in Ireland. Students will also be placed in internships within Irish organizations in Dublin, one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. Students live in modern student accommodations in central Dublin and commute to classes on the campus of Dublin City University (DCU) and to their internships, located throughout the city.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- All students must complete the full 16-unit program and cannot enroll in more or fewer units.
- Admissions requirements for all programs
- Non-US citizens are strongly encouraged to apply early in order to allow sufficient time to secure a visa. Obtaining visas may not be possible for applications received within 14 weeks of the program start date. Non-US citizens may contact BU Study Abroad prior to submitting an application to determine if they require a visa for Ireland.
Curriculum
During the first half of the program, students will take Ethics in Health Care and Contemporary Irish Society, while also starting Health Care Policy and Practice in Ireland, which runs the length of the program. During the internship phase, students will participate in an internship in the field of health sciences, while also completing the Health Care Policy and Practice in Ireland course.
Housing & Student Services
Program Residence
- Students on the term internship program live in modern student housing in central Dublin, in single en suite rooms, with shared kitchens. Students commute to classes and to internships.
- Board is not included in this program. Students are responsible for budgeting their own cost of meals. There are grocery stores close to student housing.
- Coin- and/or card-operated laundry facilities are available. Cost of laundry is not included in the program fee.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Fall Term
Early September to Mid December
Fall Term
December 15
Applications Open
Fall Term
March 15
Application Deadline
Spring Term
Mid January to Late April
Spring Term
June 1*
Applications Open
Spring Term
October 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial
- 2025/2026 Tuition & Fees: $27,462
Cost includes tuition, housing, field trips, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage - Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available