Study Abroad

Pharmaceutical Chemistry in Taipei, Taiwan

UC Davis undergraduates have the opportunity to spend Spring Quarter in Taipei studying pharmaceutical chemistry at the Academia Sinica, one of the top 20 research institutions in the world. With this specialized program, students earn academic credits and participate in research internships while spending a quarter in Taiwan. In addition, it will provide pharmaceutical chemistry majors with the necessary coursework to earn their degree and non-chemistry majors the unique opportunity to take pharmaceutical chemistry courses. The in-depth research experiences will not only lead to greater exposure to the process of drug discovery, but also will help participants clarify career goals in a myriad of scientific professions.

Enrollment Period:

The application period for "Pharmaceutical Chemistry in Taiwan" is during the Winter and Spring Quarters (January to April).

For information about this unique program, including how to participate and when information sessions will be held to discuss further details about the program, please visit Global Learning Hub (Taiwan).

Coursework Abroad (12-13 Units):

CHE 130A: Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Part 1)* - 3 units
CHE 150: Natural Products in Chemistry* - 3 units
CHE 198: Chemistry & Culture – 2 units (Pass/No Pass)
CHE 198: Directed Group Study** - 3-5 units (Pass/No Pass)
CHE 199: Special Study (Research Units)** - 5 units (Pass/No Pass)

Students must take one of the following combinations of courses:

CHE 130A, CHE 150, CHE 198 (Chemistry & Culture), and CHE 199
CHE 130A OR CHE 150, CHE 198 (Chemistry & Culture), CHE 198 (Directed Study – 3 units), and CHE 199
CHE 198 (Chemistry & Culture), CHE 198 (Directed Study – 5 units), and CHE 199 *Students who have already completed one of these courses may inquire with an Academic Advisor about adding additional research units.

**Students who opt to take research units must take CHE 198 during the Winter Quarter for one unit with Professor Jacquelyn Gervay-Hague. Class typically meets Thursdays from 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM. If you have another class at this time, please contact Professor Gervay-Hague.

Eligibility

This program is open to UC Davis students who meet the eligibility requirements.

Prerequisites

Completion of CHE 118C or 128C. For more information see the Global Learning Hub website and consult with an Academic Advisor.

A view of Taipei 101 from Elephant Mountain at sunset (PC: Minh Hoang)

Organic Chemistry in Nottingham, England

Complete a key UC Davis organic chemistry sequence in one quarter while studying abroad in historic England. The 128A/B/C plus 129A (lab) sequence serves chemistry, chemical engineering and food science majors and satisfies the organic chemistry requirement for professional schools such as UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The courses are taught by a UC Davis instructor on-site and are accompanied by a course on the local industry, history and culture. The University of Nottingham is a leader in the field of sustainable chemistry and the East Midlands region is rich in history and natural beauty. Nottingham is two-hours from London by train and short flights away from Dublin, Edinburgh, Amsterdam and beyond.

Enrollment Period:

The application period to study "Organic Chemistry in Nottingham" is during Winter Quarter (January to March).

Coursework Abroad (8 units)

CHE 118A: Organic Chemistry for Health and Life Sciences – 4 units
CHE 198: Directed Group Study – 4 units (Pass/No Pass)

Eligibility

This program is open to students who meet the eligibility requirements.

Prerequisites

Chemistry (CHE) 2C/2CH/4C with a C- or better * or equivalent for non-UC Davis students