Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Marine Biology

at Newcastle University United Kingdom

This course provides the opportunity to develop skills as a curator or gallery educator in the fields of both historical and contemporary art.

We aim to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to establish or progress your career working in art museums or galleries.

The course is part of Media, Culture and Heritage in the School of Arts and Cultures. We have a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community. It's made up of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.

You'll have input from professional and academic experts with substantial experience of working in the museum and gallery sectors in various countries.

Working in collaboration with our key partners you'll curate a public-facing group exhibition. You'll also organise and deliver a programme of public activities and learning events. The course is designed to provide you with an unparalleled experience and a professional edge.

The course encourages a hands-on approach. It involves major input from a range of art museum and gallery professionals from the region and beyond. This includes those involved in independent initiatives, national art collections, and internationally significant exhibitions.

This Psychology and Biology joint honours degree will equip you with a broad base of knowledge. You'll learn why humans and animals think and behave the way they do, and build an in-depth understanding of the science behind all forms of life.

You'll have access to the School of Psychology's brand new building, with purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities, including a forensic interviewing suite, a nutrition and food preference unit, a media and behaviour lab, medical consultation rooms, and psychological testing cubicles.

Emerging as a well-rounded psychology graduate with a biology specialism, you'll study fascinating topics including ecology and biodiversity, evolution and genetics, cognitive psychology, and evolutionary psychology and medicine.

Your course during COVID-19

This accredited Physiological Sciences degree will equip you with the in-depth understanding of human physiology you need to make a difference in your life sciences career and related fields.

Our Physiological Sciences degree focuses on the study of the organ systems of the human body and how they control and maintain body function in both normal and pathophysiological states. You'll develop a thorough understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease, from individual molecules and cells, up to the whole organism.

We are a National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research and you will be taught by our world-leading and expert staff, so you will graduate with a cutting-edge knowledge of the industry.

You'll gain a broad and integrated understanding of human body function through our focus on the study of the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain and gastrointestinal tract.

You will cover critical topics in human biomedical and biomolecular biology such as:

• Neuroscience
• Cardiovascular physiology
• Renal physiology
• Respiratory physiology
• Gastrointestinal physiology
• Human anatomy

The International Relations pathway is a specialism on the Cross-Cultural Communication MA. It lets you study international relations with intercultural communication. You'll gain a comprehensive grounding in the approaches to understanding contemporary international politics and society.

This master's addresses contemporary international dynamics through a range of approaches:

• Theoretical
• Empirical
• Area-based

Academic staff in politics from the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology deliver this specialist pathway.

This three-year degree will equip you with the business and language skills you'll need to operate in a globally connected, locally rooted, and culturally complex business environment.

Studying in the very heart of a region of innovators, you'll be able to choose from several different pathways depending on your language level. You'll develop core business skills, including human resource management, finance, and strategy, alongside French, German or Spanish.

You'll graduate as a proficient linguist, equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a management career in international, multi-national, or global organisations.

This is a three-year degree. If you would like to take a year abroad for study or placement please apply for International Business Management with Placement (N120).

All our degrees focus on three core areas – pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics – and you have the flexibility to tailor the combination of these to suit your interests.

On this degree, you will select modules evenly across both mathematics and statistics. These include:

• Complex variable
• Statistical inference
• Foundations of probability

You can also choose optional modules linked to the research expertise of our staff and learn about the latest developments in the discipline, such as advanced hydrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and Bayesian inference.

BSc or MMath?
We offer our degrees at two levels:

• Three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees
• Four-year Master of Mathematics (MMath) or Master of Mathematics and Statistics (MMathStat) degrees

Our four-year degrees are more in-depth and include:

• Advanced topics and a wider choice of modules
• A specialist study, tailored to your own interests, that develops your skills in research and communication
• More technical skills, for those who wish to enhance their employability or proceed to postgraduate study

Transfer between the two levels is possible up until the middle of Stage 3.

To qualify for Stages 3 and 4 of the MMath/MMathStat degree, you must normally have obtained at least an upper-second-class average mark in Stages 2 and 3.

This Business Management degree will equip you with a firm understanding of the interconnectivity of different business functions and management theories, leaving you ready to challenge conventional business and management thinking.

With a strong emphasis on practical, real-world business experience, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career prospects and develop your global skills, connections, and credentials for your dream job.

Studying management topics such as business strategy, digital business, organisational behaviour, marketing, and innovation management, you'll emerge as a highly employable graduate, ready to take on the changing world of business with a global outlook and a culturally intelligent approach to leadership.

Chemistry touches every part of our lives. From food and medicine to biotechnology and renewable energy, its influence is endless. As a Chemist, you can have a great career and make a difference in the world.

Medicinal Chemistry is the discovery, design and synthesis of new clinical drugs. This exciting degree allows you to broaden your interests as you discover the subject.

You'll explore the role of chemistry in:

• Drug design
• Cancer chemotherapy
• Enzymology
• Toxicology

You'll study organic, inorganic, physical and structural chemistry. You'll investigate modern analytical techniques and computational chemistry. You can create your own distinct learning experience at Newcastle. You'll explore your interests as you discover the subject.

In Stage 3, you'll take your year in industry. Gaining work experience is invaluable for your future career.

Our professionally accredited Marine Engineering degrees provide a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer and prepare you to face challenges associated with the various specialisms.

This foundation year will help you build the base knowledge you need to progress to any of our marine technology BEng degrees.

This is a full-time programme of study covering core mechanical engineering topics, including:

• Foundation mathematics
• Applied mechanics
• Material science

Take on total responsibility to foster, implement and evaluate e-business initiatives. This is in all the functional areas of an organisation.

Digital technologies have changed the way organisations conduct business. They afford new ways of working including fresh opportunities. They also present new challenges for digital businesses. Our Digital Business MSc prepares you for this ever-changing complex and digital landscape.

In a world where decision-making is ambiguous, this course will challenge you. You'll need to think in new and varied ways for a turbulent and fast-moving digital age. There is great demand for e-business professionals. This master’s supports various career paths to further your career interests.