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Biology, Chemistry & Physics Internships
Featured Placements
Healthcare Startup
In Dublin, an intern worked at an anonymous Digital Healthcare startup, which offered an interactive digital platform for patients suffering from a range of mental health conditions.
“Because I am so impressed by the work that has been done while simultaneously maintaining integrity and advocating for the treatment of mental illness, I have been inspired to search for more internships and jobs with companies that are founded on a similar kind of empathy.”
Molly S. • University of Pittsburgh • Dublin – Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
In Rome, an intern worked with a research organization that serves biotechnology, hospital, pharmaceutical, and university clients and assisted staff in the research and development, certification, and patenting of medical devices.
Examples of Biological, Chemical & Physical Sciences Internships Abroad by Major
These placements are not an exhaustive list, so let your IES Internships Representative know if you would like additional examples. Once you confirm to a program, the onsite Internship Coordinator will work with you closely to find an internship placement based on your interests.
Non-campaigning organization in London located within a university research office that connects people and ideas to preserve the Thames Estuary
Non-profit preserving Cape Town’s unique and biodiverse natural heritage through education, training, and conservation initiatives
Working with an agricultural insurance in Sydney start-up on projects such as data analytics for developing new products both in Australia and the wider APAC region
Start-up focusing on convenient vegetarian food in Dublin's dynamic agribusiness sector
Lifestyle brand in London that aims to help people eat healthier with faster human resources
Family-owned winery celebrated for producing high-quality wines and has a strong reputation for its commitment to sustainable farming practices in Vienna
Leading global supplier of tea, coffee and extract ingredients and solutions in London with operations across four continents
Research lab in agricultural genomics in Barcelona
Open-air museum for agricultural and food culture with an ecological focus in Berlin
Educational science center for children in Cape Town
Anatomy research lab in Rome at a local public university
Non-profit preserving Cape Town’s unique and biodiverse natural heritage through education, training, and conservation initiatives
Scientific communications and consulting company specializing in the application, management, and realization of research projects in the life sciences in Vienna
Research lab focused in bioengineering in Barcelona
Biology research lab in Rome at a local public university
High-tech incubator in Vienna focusing on bringing university Life Sciences research into the market
Educational science center for children in Cape Town
Research lab in the chemistry department of a local university in Barcelona
Materials innovation lab and product development studio in London
Horse-riding center just outside of Sydney that provides the joys of riding and equine therapy to everyone
Urban farm in Dublin that provides educational experiences
Explore All Internship Fields
What better way to solidify your interest in a particular career field than through an internship? All of our global full-time internship destinations offer placements in a variety of fields from film to finance to health care and more.
“I had the experience to attend four conferences across Europe and jump feet first into the clinical trial and digital health industry...as an intern.”
“Because I am so impressed by the work that has been done while simultaneously maintaining integrity and advocating for the treatment of mental illness, I have been inspired to search for more internships and jobs with companies that are founded on a similar kind of empathy.”
