USPs

SUBJECT AREA USPs

Sport and Exercise Science

•Our sports alumni include Olympic medal winners and captains of national sport teams; (Nasser Hussain, Martin Corry, Victoria Pendleton etc.)

  • In 2013/14 Northumbria students finished in 8th position in the British Universities and Colleges Sport League (BUCS).
  • World-class sport facilities ranked 5th best in the UK* and which also include sophisticated sport science physiology research labs. (Times Higher Education Experience Survey 2014)
  • Our programmes are very applied in order to give students valuable skills for employment.
  • Ranked 8thin the UK for Graduate Prospects in Sport (Sunday Times University Guide 2013).
  • Previous graduate employers include Adidas, Nike, FINA, Football Association, International Olympic Committee, International Basketball Federation, International Table Tennis Association, Dubai Sports City, Rugby Football Union, Singapore Sport Authority, Zambian Ministry of Sport
  • Our academic staff are in demand as sports practitioners, researchers and experts by sport organisations and companies such as Nike, Adidas, African Sports Development Board, the International Olympic Committee and International Federation of Gymnastics Coaching.

Psychology

  • The department has excellent facilities for psychology research and you will use these during your studies
  • You will be taught by staff who are experts in their field
  • accredited by the British Psychological Society for UG and PG programmes
  • Ranked 13th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Psychology (Sunday Times University Guide 2013)
  • 83% of BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate obtained an upper second class or first class degree in 2013.

Education

  • Northumbria is ranked 7th in the UK for Education (Guardian University Guide 2015).
  • The Department’s teacher training programmes have been rated Outstanding by OFSTED (the UK’s inspecting body for teacher training) for 12 years in a row.

Applied Sciences

  • You will spend a substantial part of your programme based in our modern, industry-standard laboratories (97% satisfaction with laboratory facilities (International Student Barometer, 2013/4)
  • You will receive a training in professional lab skills which employers will value.
  • You will get to use high specification lab equipment for yourself.
  • All final year UG students and Masters students get to develop their own lab-based applied research project.
  • All Bachelors programmes offer the opportunity to spend a year working in industry on a salaried placement / internship gaining valuable work experience.
  • Our programmes are an excellent preparation for PhD study: BSc and Masters graduates have secured PhD places at Northumbria and other universities such as UCL, St Andrews, Oxford, Durham
  • Many programmes accredited by professional bodies
  • High graduate employability: previous graduate employers include the National Health Service, Proctor and Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Azko Nobel, Merck and Dohme

Biosciences

Ranked 9th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Biosciences (Sunday Times University Guide, 2013)

Food Science and Nutrition

Ranked in the UK’s top 10 for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2015)

.Healthcare and Nursing

  • Northumbria is a major centre for training and education of healthcare professionals in the UK and internationally.
  • State-of-the art clinical skills centre for teaching classes in a hig-tech simulated hospital environment including simulation mannequins
  • Our students are taught by experienced practitioners who have strong links with public health practice and services
  • Our pre-registration programmes have recognition from the UK healthcare professional bodies.

Physiotherapy

  • Ranked 3rd in the UK for Physiotherapy (Complete University Guide 2015)
  • Pre-registration programmes accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Nursing

  • Ranked 11th in the UK for Nursing (Times Good University Guide, 2015)
  • Three-times winner of Provider of the Year for Post-Registration Nursing (Nursing Times, 2012-14)
  • Pre-registration programmes accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council..

SOCIAL WORK / SOCIETY

  • Social work programmes are accredited by the National College of Social Work

Specific USPs for a selection of courses:

MSc Biotechnology

  • Many of our graduates go into exciting careers in the biotechnology and biochemistry industries. This programme is also a good preparation for PhD study and careers in research.
  • Northumbria was ranked 9th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Biosciences (Sunday Times University Guide, 2013).

UG Chemistry

  • Undergraduate programme (BSc Hons and MChem) accredited by the Royal Chemistry Society

UG Biomedical Science

  • Undergraduate programme accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Visiting lectures by National Health Service expert practitioners

UG and PG Forensic Science

  • Students develop practical skills in crime scene investigation, laboratory analysis and court presentation
  • Facilities include specialist forensics lab, crime scene house and mock law court
  • Both courses are accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

UG Food Science and Nutrition

  • Ranked in the UK’s top 10 for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2015)
  • BSc Human Nutrition scored 100% student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2014)

HEALTHCARE AND NURSING

Master of Public Health (MPH)

  • The MPH is an internationally recognized qualification and this programme is an excellent preparation for careers in the broad field of public health.
  • You will be taught by experienced practitioners, educators and researchers who have strong links with public health practice and services
  • The course includes a short day practice learning visit to a local health or social care organisation
  • You will have opportunities for collaborative learning with students from different public health backgrounds, from the UK and from a range of other countries.

MSc Health Sciences (Management)

  • Prepares you for a variety of careers in healthcare environments including patient care and nursing administration, human resources and medical staff relations, government and public relations, marketing, corporate planning and development.
  • Includes a short practice learning visit to a local health or social care organisation
  • As a healthcare practitioner or manager you will develop essential tools for critically examining practices, policies and their impacts in the field of healthcare management. You will also learn valuable skills such as leadership and social marketing.
  • You will be taught by experienced practitioners, educators and researchers who have strong links with public health practice and services.

SPORT

MSc International Sport Management

  • Your programme has a strong focus on sport industry practice and it engages with both UK and international sport organisations. Previous graduate employers include Adidas and FIFA.
  • Your programme includes an international residential during which students visit a number of international sports organisations and events. Last year the residential took place in Lausanne, Switzerland.

BSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science

  • Endorsed by BASES
  • Students use sophisticated sport science and physiology labs during their studies.
  • Graduates include Olympic medal winners.

BSc Sport Management

  • In your second year you will do a 9 week work placement working in a sports organisation.Past placements have included Adidas (Germany); Nike (Sunderland); Commonwealth Games (Manchester); International Marketing Group (London); Adventure Racing Series (Canada) and the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games.
  • A number of our graduates have secured employment with sports clubs in the UK

BEd Early Primary Education

  • A substantial part of this programme is based on teaching practice in Schools.
  • Successful graduates obtain Qualified Teaching Status from the National College of Teaching and Leadership

MEd Education Programmes (Education with Leadership / Teaching and Learning / Curriculum Development

  • Northumbria is ranked 7th in the UK for Education (Guardian University Guide 2015).
  • The Department’s teacher training programmes have been rated Outstanding by OFSTED (the UK’s inspecting body for teacher training) for 12 years in a row.
  • Our Masters in Education programmes are taught by experts in education who have substantial experience as teachers and headteachers.
  • You can choose one aspect of professional educational practice as your main focus but you also have a wide choice of option subjects.

SOCIAL WORK / SOCIETY

  • Social work programmes are accredited by the National College of Social Work

BSc Childhood and Early Years Studies

  • You will be taught by experienced staff from a variety of professional backgrounds related to the care and education of children.
  • Suitable for a wide range of graduate careers in education and social care professions and a good preparation for taking postgraduate and professional qualifications after graduation.

Neil Slater

Updated 08 06 16