Newcastle University

International Students

The Faculty of Medical Sciences welcomes international students. We can offer you a first class education and provide you with a variety of choice in both taught and research-based postgraduate programmes.

Overseas Research Students Awards

The Faculty of Medical Sciences has available a small number of Overseas Research Student Awards (ORS or ORSAS) for outstanding international students, who have applied to commence PhD or combined MRes/PhD research studies in 2012. These awards (value approximately £9000 per annum) cover the difference between fees for home/EU students and international students. For further information is available on the Medical Faculty Graduate School website.

The University also has available an additional small number of ORS awards. Further information is available on the funding and finance website.

Learning English

International students are required to provide evidence of their ability in English when they apply, since a good command of the language is essential to study for a degree. On arrival in Newcastle, you will be offered an initial English Language Proficiency test with INTO Newcastle.  The result of this will allow INTO Newcastle to advise you of any FREE English language support courses that you should consider attending.  These in-sessional English language courses are FREE to registered students and will provide you with additional support to ensure your English proficiency is of a level to ensure your studies in Newcastle are fully enabled.

The kind of English you will need is very different from the general English you may have learned in your home country. During your university studies in Britain you will need English for Academic Purposes (EAP). This is the kind of English you need to be able to listen to and understand lectures delivered by British lecturers, speaking at normal speed, to make and take notes, to research and read literature in your specialist subject, and to write essays, reports and dissertations in your chosen subject.

Research Opportunities for International Students

Whether you wish to take one of the following courses, or all of these as a package, the Graduate School Office will be pleased to hear from you.

• 10 weeks English language tuition
• 1 year research degree - MRes programmes
• 3 year research degree – PhD
• 4 year combined MRes/Phd degree (the PhD may be informed by your choice of project on the MRes)

The 4 year package produces well rounded and adaptable graduates with the qualities and transferable skills necessary to gain a competitive edge in academic research and teaching, industry or medically related careers. By the end of 4 years you will have two Postgraduate Degrees and :-

• gained an advanced knowledge and understanding of your discipline.
• completed a general training in research methods and management within your discipline.
• completed specific training in research methods and techniques relating to an approved research project.
• undertaken a research project that will make an original contribution to knowledge and understanding in your subject area.
• gained a range of professional and key skills that will enable you to engage in teaching and/or research at an advanced level in higher education or in a senior professional capacity in other fields of employment.

How to Apply

If you would like to discuss these opportunities with someone, please contact Professor Steve Yeaman (Director of International Postgraduate Studies) at the Graduate School. Steve will be happy to talk to you and can be reached either by telephone on +44 (0) 191 222 7433 or email s.j.yeaman@ncl.ac.uk

You can also contact Dr Zosia Chrzanowska-Lightowlers who is Deputy Degree Programme Director (Admissions) for the MRes programmes. She can be reached either by telephone on +44 (01) 191 222 8028 or email z.chrzanowska-lightowlers@ncl.ac.uk

Find out more on our dedicated how to apply pages.

Graduate School Office
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Newcastle University
Framlington Place
NE2 4HH
tel: +44 (0) 191 222 7002
fax: +44 (0) 191 222 6521
email: medpg-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk

The University's international student pages provide information about fees and scholarships, language requirements, accommodation and the support we offer.