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Peru Global Health

21 June–13 August 2027 (approx.)
Priority Deadline: 1 December 2026
Application Deadline: 1 February 2027
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In partnership with Johns Hopkins University and PRISMA, a Peruvian NGO that designs and implements innovative research studies and projects, students will be part of an exciting global health internship experience in Peru. Students will work on this funded environmental health study focusing on children’s exposure to indoor air pollution. Students will become immersed in the Peruvian culture and language. Students will live in apartments provided by the project in Puno, Peru, a southeastern city located on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Excursions to Cusco and Machu Picchu are planned.

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Steve Thygerson
4103 LSB
(801) 422-1891
steve.thygerson@byu.edu

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Courses

Students are required to take 6 credit hours of BYU courses while on the program; they may choose from the following courses:

HLTH 491R—Mentored Research
HLTH 496R—Academic Internship

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$4,000–4,500

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate tuition for spring term (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), international health insurance coverage, accommodations, transportation to program activities, orientation, and on-site coordination and support. In-country flights and other travel is included in the cost of the program and arranged by the program director.

Does not include international airfare, passport, immunizations, personal expenses, meals, cell phones/international data, tuition for prep course, or personal excursions.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 369R, 1 credit hour). This course will be held each Wednesday at 4 pm during the second block of the winter 2027 semester. Part-time and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee for enrolling in this prep class.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

Housing will be in apartments rented by Johns Hopkins University. Students will stay in hotels on the excursions.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.

Priority Deadline: 1 December 2026
Deadline: 1 February 2027
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost estimates due to conditions beyond its control.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Steve Thygerson, Professor of Public Health, is the faculty director for the program. He has extensive global health experience in countries such as Nepal, Fiji, Thailand, Belgium, Mozambique, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, and Pakistan.

4103 LSB
(801) 422-1891
steve.thygerson@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook,click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.