Health and Life Sciences Neil Slater International Recruitment Manager, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences November 2015
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Professional Recognition Strong links with industry and the professions Degrees accredited by professional bodies, e.g.
World-Class Research UK Research Excellence Framework REF 2014 In the top 25% in the UK for research power in Allied Health Sciences and Nursing In the top 25% in the UK for Psychology research by impact.
Healthcare and Nursing Nursing Expertise Sue Jackson Director of Programmes Professor Kath McCourt Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Dr John Unsworth National Teaching Fellow Chair of the International Committee, Royal College of Nursing Vice-President of the Commonwealth Nursing Federation
Industry-Specification Laboratories
Applied Chemistry After graduating I secured a job as a research scientist. I am involved in a major project to set up a new organic synthesis laboratory which will be the most sophisticated of its kind in Sri Lanka. Research Scientist SLINTEC (Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology) since 2013 Anjana Delpe Acharige BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry First Class, 2013
SLINTEC sign agreement with CIC Holdings for Groundbreaking Research To develop and synthesise a new crop herbicide the first time this has been done in Sri Lanka. (Anjana Acharige far right) September 2015
Applied Sciences Undergraduate: Biology Biology (Biotechnology) Biology (Human Biosciences) Biomedical Sciences Chemistry BSc (Hons) and MChem Criminology and Forensic Science Food Science & Nutrition Forensic Science Food Science & Nutrition Food Science & Nutrition (Human Nutrition) Medical Sciences Dip HE leading to Doctor of Medicine at St George s University in Grenada) Applied Sciences Foundation Year
Applied Sciences Points of Distinction Biosciences is ranked 9 th in the UK for graduate prospects by the Sunday Times University Guide 2013 Northumbria University is ranked in the UK s Top 10 for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2015) A range of accreditations by professional bodies
Applied Sciences Our laboratories and equipment are industry-standard You will spend a lot of time using the lab equipment yourself You will get to work on your own applied research project You will be taught by staff who are experts in their field and who are active in research and consultancy
Applied Sciences Programmes Postgraduate Biotechnology MSc Forensic Science MSc Microbiology MSc Nutritional Science MSc Science Communication MSc Undergraduate: Analytical Sciences BSc Applied Biology Applied Chemistry Applied Sciences Extended Degree Biology with Forensic Biology Biomedical Sciences Biotechnology Criminology and Forensic Science Food Science & Nutrition Forensic Sciences Human Biosciences Human Nutrition International Medical Pathway leading to Doctor of Medicine at St George s University in Grenada) Pharmaceutical Chemistry Applied Sciences Founation Year
Applied Sciences What I liked most about my programme was its relevance to current research as well as plenty of real world examples which I found fascinating. Placement year at Procter and Gamble in Newcastle. Since graduating has gone on to work for P&G in Japan and Singapore Promoted to Senior Researcher, P&G in 2013 Shean Lim, Malaysia, BSc Hons Biotechnology
International Medical Pathway Start your Medical Degree at Northumbria. More than 1500 students have done so. You gain international exposure and entry qualifications are slightly lower than most UK Medical Schools. Long partnership with St George s University Medical School since 2007. The degree is awarded by St George s. Study for 4-6 years, depending on your qualifications You will study: At Northumbria: the first year of the Medical Degree plus 1 or 2 years of premedicine if required. Year 2 of the Medical Degree in Grenada in the Caribbean. 2 years of clinical rotations in the US, Canada or the UK.
Education and Lifelong Learning Points of Distinction The only UK university to be rated Outstanding by OFSTED for 12 years in a row Ranked 7 th in the UK for Education (Guardian University Guide 2015) MEds has three specialist pathways, Education with Curriculum Development Teaching and Learning Education Leadership
Careers in Education I did my dissertation about primary school teachers attitudes towards inclusive education of children with special needs. Do Thi Dung (Lena), MEd Education and Curriculum Development Examples of Career Aims: To open my own school To improve my effectiveness as a teacher or a headteacher To become a specialist in curriculum development or special needs education. The course has allowed me to research into topics that I am really interested in and to share experiences with classmates from different countries. My project is about the impact of educational leadership on pupils achievement in schools in England. Adeline Gao, MEd Education with Teaching and Learning
Healthcare and Nursing Coach Lane Campus
Healthcare Midwifery Nursing Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Operating Department Practice Emergency Care Public Health The biggest provider of education and training of health professionals in the North East of England includes qualifying degree programmes and ongoing professional training.
Healthcare and Nursing Points of Distinction Three times holder of the Student Nursing Times Award for Nurse Education Provider of the Year (Post- Registration) 2014 Nursing at Northumbria were the first in the country to be accredited by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Nursing programmes are ranked top 15 in the UK in the Complete University guide 2015 Ranked 3 rd in the UK for Physiotherapy (Complete University Guide 2015)
Clinical Skills Facilities
Careers in Nursing I want to become fully qualified in nursing and I think my Masters will be a good preparation for leadership and nurse education. Cao Yingzhi (Esse) BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies, MSc Nursing
Careers in Public Health My studies will allow me to make a huge difference to the lives of ordinary people in Nepal. I m really looking forward to transforming the lives of thousands of people back home. Tshering Lama, Nepal BSc, MPH and PhD from Northumbria PhD in Telemedicine, 2012 Guo Jinping BSc (Hons) Nursing Science MPH Senior Education Officer, Save the Children International, Shanghai Millennium Voluntary Award 2004 for outstanding volunteering work National Winner of SHINE British Council International Student Award Director of Childreach International,Nepal
Public Health Students with Principal Lecturer Lesley Geddes
Healthcare and Nursing Programmes Postgraduate Nursing (MNurs) Registered Nurse (Adult) Health Sciences (Management) MSc Healthcare MSc Healthcare Leadership MSc Midwifery Studies PG Diploma Nursing Leadership MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre- Registration) MSC Public Health MPH Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc Undergraduate Midwifery BSc (Hons) Nursing Science (BSc) Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) Nursing studies/registered Nurse: Adult BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Careers in Sport Northumbria is 8 th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Sport (Sunday Times University Guide 2013). Graduate Employers include: Nike, Adidas, The International Olympic Committee, England Netball and England Rugby Football Union. Our graduates pursue career roles in sport, recreation health, fitness and leisure, for example as: Coaches Sport scientists Sport development officers Strength and Conditioning Coaches Researchers Other careers including: management, marketing, teaching
Sport and Exercise Research Labs Sport Central is also home to some of the UK s best sport and exercise physiology labs
Sport Work Placements Adidas Germany Commonwealth Games Olympic Games Nike (Sunderland) Some of the employers which have hosted students on the BSc Sport Management for their 9-week work placement in their second year
Psychology Points of Distinction Our Psychology research is rated 18 th out of 82 for its impact 83% of students get good degrees classified as second class higher or first class honours 95% of graduates are in professional jobs within six months of graduation BPS accreditation
Psychology Research Laboratories Health in Action Research Group
Psychology Career Options Our graduates develop a wide variety of successful careers in many branches of psychology, eg as: Clinical Psychologists Educational Psychologists Health Psychologists Forensic Psychologists Occupational Psychologists Sport Psychologists Other career paths available for graduates are: Careers guidance Counselling Human resource management Lecturing Teaching Marketing Advertising Nursing Research Social work
Wide Choice of Specialist Options Because of our varied research expertise undergraduate students have a wide choice of options in year 2 and 3, eg: Psychological Focus on Crime Parapsychology Evolutionary Psychology Eating Disorders Technology for Experiments The Creative Mind Diet and the Brain Modern Languages Student Tutoring Community Placement Psychology Placement Psychology and the Body Happiness Intimacy
Psychology "Northumbria is an ideal university for studying Psychology, with interesting modules and great research facilities. They have the most experienced lecturers, and the well-designed course will definitely improve your skills as a sophisticated researcher. Yi Ting Cheah, Malaysia (HELP University)
Psychology Studying here has increased my confidence and made me more open to the idea of an academic career. The module I ve come to enjoy most is Qualitative and Quantitative Methods because the tutors have made it very interesting and have been extremely patient. Rajeshwari Baxi, India MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology