Science without Borders
The University of Birmingham is delighted to be one of the UK institutions selected to partic
ipate in the Science without Borders Scheme. Information on the scheme and the programmes offered at the University through this scheme are provided below.
What is Science without Borders: The Brazilian government is providing funding for both Undergraduate and PhD Students in certain subject areas to spend 12 months in the UK as part of their degree at a Brazilian university. Students will spend 9 months studying in the UK followed by a 3 month laboratory placement. There is also funding for Brazilian students to undertake an entire PhD in the UK.
What subject areas are available under the scheme at the University of Birmingham?
At Undergraduate Level:
- Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Biosciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics and Astronomy
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials
- Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering
At Doctoral Level:
- Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Biosciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics and Astronomy
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials
- Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- History and Cultures Hub
- Ironbridge Institute, Archaeology and Antiquity
- Dentistry
- Immunology & Infection
- Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Entry Criteria and how to Apply
For Undergraduates: Students must have completed at least one year of a university Degree Programme in a relevant subject. Students must also meet English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band), TOEFL 82 (no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking, 19 in Writing).
For PhD Students: Students should hold a Magister degree or equivalent. Students must also meet English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 6.0 in any band), TOEFL 93 (no less than 22 in Reading, 21 in Listening, 23 in Speaking, 21 in Writing). Students wishing to study medicine or dentistry must have: IELTS 7.0 (no less than 7.0 in any band), TOEFL 100 (no less than 25 in any band).
How do I Apply and Where Can I find more Information: Students must apply through Universities UK. Please visit: http://sciencewithoutborders.international.ac.uk. The Universities UK website also contains details of what is included in the funding package and many other very useful details.
If I am Successful, When Would I need to Arrive: Students should arrive in Birmingham on 21 or 22 September 2013. Orientation and welcome activities begin on 23 September. Further details will be sent to successful applicants.
Find out More: Please contact our Study Abroad and Exchanges team by email [email protected] or our representative in Brazil, Patricia Borsa, at [email protected]