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 clinical courses and participate in shadowing experiences at The Royal Victoria Infirmary, all while fulfilling their major requirements.

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.

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 and Shadowing	Spring Clinical Courses and Shadowing
CMB 2000: Biomedical Research Skills	CMB 2007: Human Anatomy
Clinical Shadowing – medical and dental	CMB 2009: Clinical Skills
	Clinical Shadowing – medical and dental

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
Clinical Shadowing – medical and dental	---

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.

Students planning to study in the Spring can complete an Early Action Application, due on June 15.

For students planning to study abroad for two semesters: The application deadline is February 15 for the following fall semester.

Apply on the MyStudyAbroad website today.

Contact us

For more information, call (217) 300-6192 or email studyabroad@mcb.Illinois.edu.