Internship opportunities for Biomedical Sciences

Many biomedical sciences students opt to experience an internship within the biotech, non-profit, or governmental/health industries. This type of experience is extremely beneficial for anyone. However, for those going directly into employment upon graduation or careers in healthcare administration, public health or biomedical research, having an internship experience on your resume can be crucial.

Here are some tips the Biomedical Sciences department has created to help students find such opportunities:

Where to search for Internships?

Students should be proactive. They should pursue the search for internships either on their own or when an internship is advertised by the department.

Resources for internships:

Types of Internships

Internships can be paid or for credit. Very rarely will a company or organization allow a student to simply volunteer. It becomes an issue of liability. Summer internships can be costly if they are for credit (summer tuition), but the reward of advancing in their desired field faster may outweigh the negative of cost.