Global First-Year Programs (NUin, Global Scholars, London Scholars, NYC Scholars, Oakland Direct Admit): Beginning Fall 2023, all Global First-Year Program courses will be co-registered at NU in the equivalent courses, graded with standard U.S. letter grades, and appear on your undergraduate transcript as Northeastern University courses. Thus, most health professional programs accept these courses towards prerequisite course requirements. These changes are not retroactive prior to Fall 2023. Program alumni should refer to the Alumni Resources page to determine how coursework will be reported.
Dialogue of Civilizations: These immersive global experiences are led by Northeastern faculty during the summer! While these programs are physically facilitated at various institutions internationally, they are fully Northeastern University courses. Thus, health professional programs accept these courses towards prerequisite course requirements.
Semester/Summer In: These semester-long immersive experiences provide opportunities to engage in industry site-visits, alumni and networking events, guest lectures, and opportunities for co-op, all while taking Northeastern courses across our Global Campus Network. While these programs are physically facilitated at various institutions internationally, they are fully Northeastern University courses. Thus, health professional programs accept these courses towards prerequisite course requirements.
Traditional Study Abroad: Health graduate programs commonly require all prerequisite courses be taken in the US/Canada education system. While Northeastern University-sponsored study abroad coursework is transferred with grades to your undergraduate transcript and WILL be included in your GPA calculations for your health graduate program application, they remain subject to school-specific study abroad and coursework policies and are not guaranteed to contribute to an applicant’s satisfaction of course requirements. Therefore, when selecting a traditional study abroad destination, it is recommended that students attend a U.S. institution overseas OR a U.S. study abroad provider program. If attending a foreign institution, we recommend abstaining from taking health professional program prerequisites during this term.
If a student DOES enroll in required coursework for their health graduate program at a foreign institution, the most common remedy is to complete additional coursework in that subject area before applying. Alternatively, some programs may permit these courses if accompanied by a foreign coursework evaluation.
Unsure if the program you are considering is a good option for your PreHealth pathway? Use our Global Experience Options for PreMed & PreHealth Students Flowchart to guide you and/or schedule a meeting with your PreHealth Advisor!
