Summer Abroad
UC Davis accredited programs relevant to FST students
Global learning at UC Davis is a combination of local, regional, national, and international experiences which develop key skills, knowledge, and networks that help you build global awareness, engage global diversity, and pursue collaborative and equitable global action.
Here below is a list of course relevant to FST students - click on the links to find out more!
- Microbiology (MIC 102) in Bangkok, Thailand
- Microbiology (MIC 102) in Brussels, Belgium
- Statistics (STA 100) in Cork, Ireland
- Biology (BIS 2A) in Cork, Ireland
- Biochemistry (BIS 102) in Kusatsu, Japan
Others

- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UniMORE), Italy - The University of Reggio Emilia offers a 3-week-long summer source hosted on their campus starting June 13, 2023. They will be focusing on the general food science sides of typical Italian food such as Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, Balsamic Vinegar, etc. Students will engage in seminars and practical activities on food science in laboratories while learning about the manufacturing and agricultural side by visiting factories and farms. The program will be taught in English.
- Ireland (University College Dublin) - coming soon
- Denmark (University of Aarhus) - coming soon
Summer Abroad Japan
Life Sciences in Japan
Kusatsu (near Kyoto), Japan
Dates – June 21–July 18, 2025
Max Enrollment – 30
Taught In – English
Prerequisites – Yes
Academic Area – Biological Sciences
Program Overview
Study biochemistry while living in Japan! We will stay at Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, with easy access to Kyoto (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Osaka, Kobe and Nara. We will visit some of Kyoto’s famous sites (Fushimi Inari, Ryoanji and Arashiyama), as well as either aquariums, natural history museums, botanical gardens or fermentation facilities to observe how Japan presents natural science related topics to the public. With ample free time to explore, personal excursions may include many visits to Kyoto, and traveling to cities such as Tokyo or Hiroshima that are a fun bullet train ride away. Delve into manga, dine in foodie heaven, relax in an Onsen town, shop traditional goods and latest trends, even climb Mount Fuji: the options are almost unlimited!
Program Contacts
Program Coordinator – Ramina Murshudova
Instructor – Larry Morand