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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.

  1. Attend one semester: either in the fall (September – December) or spring (January – June).
  2. 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.
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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 U. of I. 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 School of MCB major requirements. Past courses popular with School of MCB 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

For students attending two semesters

The two-semester program includes courses that are common for third-year SMCB students. 

Students will take 16 U. of I. 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 TermIllinois Conversion
SFY 0015: Foundation Physics A (paired with SFY 0016)PHYS 101/PHYS102
CMB 2000: Biomedical Research SkillsMCB 3xx
BMS Disorders of the Human Nervous SystemMCB 4xx

 

Newcastle University Spring TermIllinois Conversion
SFY 0016: Foundation Physics B (paired with SFY0015)PHYS 101/PHYS102
BGM 2056: DNA Replication, recombination and Repair + BGM 2060: Proteins and EnzymesMCB 354
CMB 2009: Clinical SkillsMCB 3xx
CMB2007: Human AnatomyMCB 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.