MCB in Newcastle, England
Overview
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology offers one- and two-semester programs at Newcastle University, a public research-intensive university in Northeastern England. The program is geared towards pre-med, pre-dental, and pre-health students. Students can take biomedical or clinical courses that fulfill major requirements and participate in pre-health activities as offered.
Location
Newcastle University; Newcastle, northern England, UK
Timing
MCB students who are interested in the Newcastle program have two options.
- Attend one semester: either in the fall (September – December) or spring (January – June).
- Attend both fall and spring semesters (September-June).
Intended for third-year students. (Fourth-year students may be possible.)
Eligibility
- Successful completion with C or better in following courses: MCB 150, MCB 250/251, MCB 252/253.
- Successful completion of MCB 354 is preferred if studying abroad in the spring.
- GPA 3.0+
- A minimum of one meeting each with MCB International Programs and LAS International Programs.
Pre-health in Newcastle
MCB at Newcastle University is designed to provide pre-health student with medically-related experiences while studying abroad. Each semester, students can elect to take clinical courses unique to Newcastle University. Experience the English healthcare system directly, alongside Newcastle University medical students. Develop skills in the classroom, then observe their application while shadowing at the Royal Victoria Infirmary or participating in a student-run heart clinic.
Courses
For students attending one semester
Students will take 16 UIUC credit hours (60 NCL credits) of coursework in the semester. Students register for Biomedical and Clinical courses. Course offerings differ each semester and official course schedules are published shortly before the start of the semester. An MCB International Programs Advisor will help you select approved courses that fulfill SMCB major requirements. Past courses popular with SMCB students are shown below.
Sample Biomedical Courses
| BMS 2012: Clinical Immunology and Viral Pathogens | BMS 3013: Disorders of the Human Nervous System |
| BGM 3024: Molecular Basis of Cancer | PSC 2020: Cardiovascular System Physiology |
| Fall Clinical Course | Spring Clinical Courses |
| CMB 2000: Biomedical Research Skills | CMB 2007: Human Anatomy |
| CMB 2009: Clinical Skills |
For students attending two semesters
For students attending two semesters
The two-semester program includes courses that are common for third-year SMCB student.
Students will take 16 UIUC credit hours (60 NCL credits) of coursework each semester. Students will register for clinical and biomedical courses. Course offerings differ each semester and official course schedules are published shortly before the start of the semester. An MCB International Programs Advisor will help you select approved courses that fulfill MCB major requirements.
Sample Course Schedules
| Newcastle University Fall Term | Illinois Conversion |
| SFY 0015: Foundation Physics A (paired with SFY 0016) | PHYS 101/PHYS102 |
| CMB 2000: Biomedical Research Skills | MCB 3xx |
| BMS Disorders of the Human Nervous System | MCB 4xx |
| Newcastle University Spring Term | Illinois Conversion |
| SFY 0016: Foundation Physics B (paired with SFY0015) | PHYS 101/PHYS102 |
| BGM 2056: DNA Replication, recombination and Repair + BGM 2060: Proteins and Enzymes | MCB 354 |
| CMB 2009: Clinical Skills | MCB 3xx |
| CMB2007: Human Anatomy | MCB 244 + MCB 245 |
Deadlines
For students planning to study abroad for one semester: The application deadline is September 15 and February 15 to study abroad the following semester.
For students planning to study abroad for two semesters: The application deadline is February 15 for the following academic year.
Apply on the MyStudyAbroad website today.
Contact us
For more information, call (217) 300-6192 or email studyabroad@mcb.Illinois.edu.