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1 undergraduate School of Life Sciences Chemical and Forensic Sciences

2 Why study Chemical and Forensic Sciences at Northumbria? The Department of Chemical and Forensic Sciences has a reputation for excellence in learning, teaching and research. Our courses are taught by experts in their fields, either as academics or ex-practitioners, resulting in relevant and innovative teaching. 2 SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

3 Our ethos is to provide you with the best possible opportunity to develop as a learner and as an individual to help you fulfil your potential and pursue your chosen career. Teaching on our Chemical and Forensic Sciences degrees is underpinned by the latest research carried out by our chemists and the Northumbria University Centre for Forensic Science. As a result, the modules you will study are up-to-date, relevant and informed. All of our programmes place a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory work and applications of chemistry and forensic science to the modern world. You will be involved with laboratory and computer-based experimentation using modern instrumentation techniques. A thorough grounding in theoretical aspects will provide you with the skills, knowledge and problem-solving abilities required for a successful career in industry, teaching and research. There is also a strong emphasis on developing transferable skills including presentation, IT and personal organisation, all of which will be important in your future working life. To enhance your career prospects after graduation, our full-time undergraduate degrees offer the opportunity for an optional one year salaried work placement between years 2 and 3, which will equip you with essential skills and experience in industry. The Department has close links with the chemical industry and with forensic science providers, both locally and nationally, and we also have a dedicated Placements Officer who can assist if you wish to explore this option. Throughout your studies, you ll benefit from an impressive suite of facilities including newly refurbished laboratories containing specialised equipment in chromatography, spectroscopy and microscopy, a law court and crime scene. We also have dedicated IT facilities to support specialist software and a host of study areas. During your course, a Personal Tutor will support you in your academic, personal and professional development. Lecturers operate an open door policy which keeps the atmosphere between students and staff relaxed and friendly. Learning, teaching and assessment Modules are delivered using a combination of lecture-based and laboratory-based teaching, allowing you to learn chemistry and forensic science in a practical context. Classes are appropriately sized to maximise practical experience and interaction with staff. A wide range of assessment methods are utilised including examinations, computer-based assignments, laboratory work and presentations. Accreditation and recognition Many of our courses have been given the seal of approval by professional bodies. Our Forensic Science BSc and our Chemistry BSc degrees are recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry while our Chemistry MChem is fully accredited. Successful completion of our chemistry programmes satisfies the requirements of the Royal Society of Chemistry for Associate Membership and provides you with the basis for progression to Chartered Chemist status through further study. Applied Sciences Extended Degree For students who don t posses the full entry requirements for our BSc programmes the School of Life Sciences offers a one year Extended Degree designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to allow progression (upon successful completion) onto some of our three or four year full-time degrees outlined in this brochure. To be considered for the programme you ll need five GCSEs grade C or above, including English and Maths and a minimum of 120 UCAS points. Applications are made through UCAS (course code Y002). Career prospects Our graduates are highly motivated and skilled and have found employment with organisations such as Procter & Gamble, Northumbria Police, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Sharpe and Dohme Ltd and numerous other locations within the chemical, biological and forensic science arenas. Our programmes In this brochure you ll find details of our portfolio of undergraduate programmes including our part-time courses. They appear as follows: Full-time programmes Applied Chemistry BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry MChem Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Part-time programmes Applied Chemistry BSc (Hons) part-time Chemistry HNC part-time 3

4 Applied Chemistry BSc (Hons) UCAS code: F110 BSc/AChem Length: Three years full-time (four years sandwich) Applied Chemistry concentrates on the uses of chemistry in modern society, in areas such as nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, new materials, computer-aided molecular design, biotransformations and cell factories green processes and environmental monitoring. The BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry course, recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, will provide you with a general core of chemistry together with a range of applied chemistry options, thus providing a degree of flexibility to your studies. It places a strong emphasis on handson laboratory work and applications of chemistry to the modern world. The first year will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the study of the key areas of chemistry together with the appropriate mathematical support. Your analytical and laboratory skills will be developed and modern applications of chemistry introduced. The core themes of chemistry are developed further in the second year to give you more understanding of the subject. Higher laboratory, intellectual and transferable skills will be practised and enhanced, and an appreciation of statistics introduced. In the third year you ll have the opportunity to carry out an optional work placement providing you with a valuable insight into the industrial and commercial applications of the chemical sciences. In your final year, you will study core chemistry modules, developing the inorganic, organic, physical and analytical themes from earlier years and focusing on a selection of advanced topics from a wide pool. This year also features modules aimed at current chemical research and application involving predominantly an independent study approach. Modules you may study include: Year 1 Molecules Design and Build Equilibrium and Change Mathematics for Chemists Spectroscopic Techniques Principles of Chemical Structure ChemLab 1A Analytical Principles and Practice Topics in Chemistry Applied Analysis ChemLab 1B Year 2 Molecular Structure and Reactivity Topics in Practical Chemistry ChemLab 2A Physical Processes in Chemistry Analytical Methods Statistics ChemLab 2B Atomic and Molecular Interactions Chemoinformatics The programme also provides the opportunity to participate in the Students into Schools scheme which involves tutoring pupils in a school or similar environment under the supervision of qualified teachers. Elemental Analysis Medicinal Chemistry Year 3 Optional Placement Year Final Year Advanced Physical Chemistry Scientific Literature Review Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Advanced Organic Chemistry Frontiers of Chemistry 1 Molecular Characterisation Project Natural Product Chemistry Virtual Chemistry Instrumental Methods in Drug Analysis Pharmaceutical Chemistry Today Students into Schools 4 SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

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6 Chemistry with Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) UCAS code: F1B9 BSc/ChBmd Length: Three years (four years sandwich) The Chemistry with Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) degree, recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, has a basis in the key components of a chemistry degree analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry while allowing development of an interest in the area of human health and disease and the way in which chemistry plays its role. This specialism will give you additional skills in areas of increasing importance to prospective employers and the course will be of particular relevance if you are considering a career in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, or wish to combine your study of undergraduate chemistry with an in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge biomedical practices. The first year will provide you with a comprehensive introduction into the study of the key areas of chemistry together with the appropriate mathematical support, and an introduction to key principles in biomedical sciences which initiate the themes of biochemistry and genetics. In the second year the core themes of chemistry are developed further. Higher laboratory, intellectual and transferable skills will be practised and enhanced and an appreciation of statistics introduced. The course will further develop the key biomedical science themes of biochemistry and genetics and their associated methodologies. Between the second and third year of academic study you can choose an optional, salaried, industrial placement, thus enhancing your future job prospects and providing a valuable insight into the commercial applications of the chemical and biomedical sciences. In your final year, you will study core chemistry modules, developing the inorganic, organic and physical themes from earlier years. This year also features modules aimed at current chemical research and application involving predominantly an independent study approach as well as specialist biomedical science modules in genetics and biochemistry. Option modules will allow you to place chemistry and chemical methodologies within a biological or biomedical context. You will also undertake, under the guidance of an academic supervisor, a year-long research project into a specific area of chemistry. Modules you may study include: Year 1 Cell Biology and Genetics Equilibrium and Change Mathematics for Chemists Spectroscopic Techniques Principles of Chemical Structure Analytical Principles and Practice Principles of Biochemistry Principles of Chemical Structure ChemLab 1A ChemLab 1B Year 2 Molecular Structure and Reactivity Medicinal Chemistry Drug Action Physical Processes in Chemistry Metabolic Biochemistry Topics in Practical Chemistry Biotechniques and Practical Molecular Genetics Analytical Methods Chemoinformatics Statistics ChemLab 2B Year 3 Optional Placement Year Final Year Advanced Physical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry Today Scientific Literature Review Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Advanced Organic Chemistry Applied Genetics Instrumental Methods in Drug Analysis Project Virtual Chemistry Natural Product Chemistry 6 SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

7 Emma Tait BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Biomedical Sciences What was it about the course that particularly appealed? I enjoy chemistry and it s actually my strongest subject, so it made sense to study it. I chose to combine chemistry with biomedical science because the biomedical modules I would study included genetics modules. Genetics is an area that fascinates me. How did you feel during your first week at Northumbria? A little nervous at first, finding Ellison building was probably the hardest bit. In fact my first class was a lab, and it was pretty nerveracking waiting outside to go in. But once we got started it was great fun and I quickly got to know the other students in my group, and I actually really enjoyed that module! What do you like most about the course? The fact that there is a mixture in the way the modules are taught. Some are purely lecture-based, others all labs, some computer-based and some mixtures of everything. I particularly liked the Chemoinformatics module in the second year, it was really interesting. Can you give an example of a piece of work you ve been involved with? The Chemoinformatics module involved an assignment I actually really enjoyed doing. It was entirely on the computer and appealed to me because it was like problem-solving and very logical. Basically I had to design a new compound that would have a high activity for treating a disease, and it involved looking at a variety of compounds, looking at their properties, and using a computer programme. How do you get on with your tutors? Really well. They are all approachable and you can always go and see them if you re having a problem with an assignment they ll usually point you in the right direction. My tutors are all approachable... you can always go and see them if you have a problem 7

8 Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc (Hons) UCAS code: F151 BSc/PhCh Length: Three years (four years sandwich) The Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc (Hons) degree, recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, relates to the uses of chemistry in modern society in the development, production and analysis of bio-active compounds. In particular it concentrates on those chemical aspects related to human biology including biochemistry, pharmacology, medicine, design and synthesis of drugs including computeraided molecular modelling. The first year will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the study of the key areas of chemistry which underpin pharmaceutical chemistry. Key foundations in the relevant biosciences are also introduced. Your analytical and laboratory skills will be developed and specialised applications in pharmaceutical chemistry initiated. In the second year the core themes of chemistry will be developed further and you ll study more specialist topics relevant to pharmaceutical chemistry. You will develop higher laboratory, intellectual and transferable skills and will study statistics. An option module within the bioscience sub-area will be available to you. Progression will be made from comprehension to analysis and application throughout this level. Between the second and third year of academic study, you can choose an optional, salaried industrial placement, thus enhancing your future job prospects and providing you with a valuable insight into the commercial applications of the chemical sciences. In the final year, the focus is on advanced and specialist topics in pharmaceutical chemistry with support from a small number of core chemistry modules developing your knowledge and skills from previous years. Option modules will be available for you to customise your programme of study and finally, a research project will give you the opportunity to undertake a major investigation into a specialist area relevant to pharmaceutical chemistry. Modules you may study include: Year 1 Cell Biology and Genetics Introductory Bioinformatics Molecules: Design and Build Spectroscopic Techniques Principles of Biochemistry 1 Analytical Principles and Practice Principles of Chemical Structure Chemlab 1A Chemlab 1B Year 2 Mathematics for Scientists Topics in Practical Chemistry Introduction to Physical Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry Drug Action Analytical Methods Metabolic Biochemistry Molecular Structure and Reactivity Chemoinformatics Statistics Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry Bioinformatics and Molecular Biotechnology Year 3 Optional Placement Year Final Year Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Advanced Organic Chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry Today Instrumental Methods in Drug Analysis Virtual Chemistry Physical Chemistry Chemometrics Project Natural Product Chemistry Molecular Characterisation Scientific Literature Review 8 SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

9 Modules you may study include: Year 1 Applied Chemistry MChem UCAS code: F101 MChem/Chem Length: Four years full-time (five years sandwich) MChem Applied Chemistry is an enhanced undergraduate course which is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. It is specifically, but not exclusively, designed for those who wish to make a career in research and helps to achieve professional status. The four year MChem (five years if you choose to do an optional work placement) offers the opportunity to continue your study to Masters level. The course places a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory work and applications, supported by a thorough grounding in theoretical aspects, providing you with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in industry, teaching or research. The first year will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the study of the key areas of chemistry together with the appropriate mathematical support. Your analytical and laboratory skills will be developed, and modern applications of chemistry introduced. In the second year, the core themes of chemistry are developed further and a gradual change from comprehension to analysis and application is made. You will be able to practise higher laboratory, intellectual and transferable skills and you will look at statistics. Through an option module, you can choose a specialist focus of study, e.g. the application of chemistry to modern materials, analytical methodologies or to aspects of medicine. Between the second and third year of academic study, you can choose an optional, salaried industrial placement, thus enhancing your future job prospects and providing you with a valuable insight into the commercial applications of the chemical sciences. In the fourth year (third year if the placement isn t undertaken), you will study core chemistry, developing the inorganic, organic, physical and analytical themes from earlier years and focusing on a selection of advanced topics from a wide pool. A research project will give you the opportunity to undertake a major investigation into a chosen area and a Scientific Literature Review module will fine-tune your abilities as an independent learner. At this level, you can develop your specialist expertise through further option modules. In the final year, the focus is primarily on research-led or current and specialist topics within chemistry. You will complete a major research project in an area different from that in the previous year within one of the research groups in the Department and this comprises half the programme of study. You will also study a selection of topics at the frontiers of research and the remaining time is devoted to specialist advanced topics relating to current staff research interests. Molecules: Design and Build Equilibrium and Change Mathematics for Chemists Spectropic Techniques Applied Analysis Principles of Chemical Structure ChemLab 1A ChemLab 1B Analytical Principles and Practice Topics in Chemistry Year 2 Molecular Structure and Reactivity Medicinal Chemistry ChemLab 2A Physical Processes in Chemistry Analytical Methods Statistics ChemLab 2B Atomic and Molecular Interactions Chemoinformatics Polymer Chemistry Elemental Analysis Year 3 Optional Placement Year Year 4 Advanced Physical Chemistry Scientific Literature Review Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Chemometrics Advanced Organic Chemistry Natural Product Chemistry Molecular Charaterisation Project Virtual Chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry Today Instrumental Methods in Drug Analysis Final Year Quantum Chemistry Heterocycles, Supamolecules and Green Chemistry Frontiers of Chemistry II Project 9

10 Forensic Science BSc (Hons) UCAS code: F410 BSc/For Length: Three years (four years sandwich) Forensic Science covers a wide range of scientific disciplines applied in a legal context. A forensic scientist examines items of evidential value and presents their findings in court. They work within a specific area of expertise such as forensic biology, which includes, for example, blood pattern analysis and DNA interpretation and forensic chemistry which includes, for example, drug analysis and paint/ glass examination. Forensic scientists may be called on to attend scenes of crime to apply their specific knowledge in a potentially hostile environment and collect items of potential evidential value. They will utilise analytical techniques based on the sub-disciplines of biology and chemistry to interpret these samples. They will then produce a written (expert witness) statement which explains those findings in layman s terms for the judge and jury. The Forensic Science BSc, which is recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, benefits from specialist teaching staff of former forensic scientists and places a strong emphasis on hands on laboratory work. You will also have access to a former Magistrates Court to participate in mock court sessions. Core themes of pure and applied sciences are taught in the context of forensic science. The three key areas of forensic investigation crime scene investigation, laboratory analysis and court presentation are embedded throughout, allowing you to explore all areas thoroughly before embarking on a career choice. Support through a thorough grounding in theoretical aspects, provides the skills, knowledge and problem-solving abilities required for a successful career in industry, teaching, research and other careers where scientific skills are valued. In the third year you may wish to undertake an optional work placement to enhance your future career prospects and gain valuable work experience. The final year project is a chance for you to explore, in greater detail, an aspect of emerging forensic science and benefits from the expertise of specialist staff members. Modules you may study include: Year 1 introduction to Forensic Sciences cell Biology and Genetics human Physiology and Anatomy chemlab 1A Spectroscopic Techniques Principles of Biochemistry 1 Analytical Principles and Practice Principles of Chemical Structure Year 2 Forensic Trace Analysis Analytical Methods Using Forensic Science Effectively Forensic Investigation: From Crime Scene to Court Research Methods in Forensic Science Forensic DNA Analysis Principles of Criminal Justice Statistics Elemental Analysis Medicinal Chemistry Drug Action Year 3 Optional Placement Year Final Year instrumental Methods in Drug Analysis chemical and Forensic Sciences Project Advanced Forensic Investigation forensic Science in Practice Principles of Criminal Evidence chemometrics Molecular Characterisation contemporary Issues in Forensic Science 10 SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

11 Criminology and Forensic Science BSc (Hons) UCAS code: MF94 BSc/CrFsc Length: Three years (four years sandwich) The Criminology and Forensic Science degree is an exciting and innovative course that applies theory to practice and develops your knowledge and understanding of historical and contemporary developments. You will study crime and victimisation, criminal investigation, the criminal justice and penal systems and the scientific methods and techniques utilised to identify and prosecute offenders. The philosophy of criminology at Northumbria is to engage in critical, analytical, historical and comparative study of crime, disorder, regulation, control and punishment as social phenomena. The degree is grounded in a strong theoretical framework and critically engages with contemporary issues in crime. Forensic Science covers a wide range of scientific disciplines applied in a legal context. A forensic scientist examines items of evidential value and presents their findings in court. They work within a specific area of expertise such as forensic biology, which includes, for example, blood pattern analysis and DNA interpretation and forensic chemistry such as drug analysis and paint/glass examination. Forensic scientists may be called on to attend scenes of crime to apply their specific knowledge to interpret the scene and identify items of potential evidential value. They will utilise analytical techniques based on the sub-disciplines of biology and chemistry to interpret these samples. They will then produce a written (expert witness) statement which explains those findings in layman s terms for the judge and jury. The course will equip you with the knowledge and understanding required to evaluate the study of crime, criminology and the Criminal Justice System and how this integrates with the forensic examination of crime. You will have access to a former Magistrates Court to participate in mock court sessions. Core themes of criminology are taught alongside pure and applied sciences in the context of forensic science and include: Theoretical approaches which underpin criminology Explaining crime understanding of the social contexts in which crime and deviance exist Prisons and punishment criminal justice, restorative justice, youth justice, community safety and control and punishment Police and policing crime control and social order The three key areas of forensic investigation crime scene investigation, laboratory analysis and court presentation are embedded throughout, allowing you to explore all areas thoroughly before embarking on a career choice. The curriculum involves an emphasis on laboratory- or computer-based experimentation and access to modern instrumental techniques is paramount in your development. Modules you may study include: Year 1 Introduction to Forensic Science Crime and Society: an Introduction to Criminology Essential Chemistry Introductory Human Biosciences Victims, Offenders and the Environment Introduction to the Criminal Justice System Year 2 Chromatography Research Methods in Criminology and Forensic Science Forensic Investigation: from Crime Scene to Court Criminological Theory Police and Policing Forensic Trace Analysis Principles of Criminal Justice Prisons and Punishment Year 3 Optional Placement Year Final Year Forensic Science in Practice Topical Issues in Forensic Science Principles of Criminal Evidence Criminology Dissertation Instrumental Methods in Drug Analysis Contemporary Policing and Security Concepts and Patterns of Organised Crime Applications of Forensic DNA Analysis Criminology Work Experience Sex Work: Theory, Practice, Policy Thinking Differently About Punishment 11

12 Applied Chemistry BSc (Hons) Length: Four years part-time (attendance one day and one evening per week) The BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry part-time course, recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, covers a wide range of topics in pure and applied chemistry and allows for specialist options to be taken. The course is designed to provide a broad experience of chemistry suitable for students who are working in the field of chemical technology. Students have studied this programme whilst working in a variety of chemical industries including pharmaceutical, paints and coatings, environmental energy and analytical services. The degree involves attendance one day a week. To enrol on the programme you must have completed the first year of a full-time degree or a HNC course or equivalent in a chemistry subject area. Many students progress onto this course after studying our part-time Chemistry HNC. As with the HNC programme the first two years of study can be taken in either order depending on your start date. Across the first two years you will study organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry both as taught lectures and as practical classes in the laboratories. You will also develop computational and molecular modelling skills, scientific research skills and statistical analysis skills. The third and fourth years have a greater emphasis on directed (nonlecture-based) and independent learning. Your studies will cover advanced physical, organic and inorganic chemistry and you will develop advanced analytical and research skills through modules in Chemometrics and the Scientific Literature Review. There are also option choices in Polymer Chemistry, Instrumental Techniques, Natural Products and Frontiers of Chemistry. In your final year, in addition to taught modules, you will have the opportunity to carry out a research project, which for part-time students is normally work-based. The project is a major component (50%) of the final year and is regarded as the key module and culmination of the programme. Modules you may study include: Years 1 and 2 ChemLab 2A Statistics Physical Processes in Chemistry Atomic and Molecular Interactions Analytical Methods ChemLab 2B Topics in Practical Chemistry Chemoinformatics Molecular Structure and Reactivity Elemental Analysis Medicinal Chemistry Year 3 Advanced Physical Chemistry Scientific Literature Review Advanced Organic Chemistry Molecular Characterisation Natural Product Chemistry Polymers Instrumental Methods in Drug Analysis Year 4 Chemometrics Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Advanced Organic Chemistry Project Frontiers of Chemistry 1 Polymers 12 SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

13 Chemistry HNC Length: Two years part-time (attendance one day and evening per week) The Chemistry HNC is a two year part-time programme covering a mixture of theoretical and practical chemistry. Course modules cover pure chemistry, applied chemistry (analytical polymer and environmental chemistry) and mathematics. The two years of study may be taken in either order and this will be dependent on your starting date. The majority of students on this programme are in employment, on a sponsored day release arrangement. However, the course is open to independent students. Most of the HNC is common and co-taught with the first year of our full-time Applied Chemistry degree. The course also covers three additional higher level modules which are largely based on self-study and work-related or industrial material. The first year covers the structure of molecules, quantitative and analytical techniques and synthesis skills in the laboratory. You will also carry out a work-based assignment. In the second year you will look at a range of modules covering physical chemistry, maths, spectroscopy techniques, molecular modelling, polymer and environmental chemistry. Over the two years of study you will also study modules focusing on industrial and professional skills. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded with an HNC Certificate a qualification widely recognised in industry and scientific services. It may then be possible to continue your studies on to our part-time BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry degree. Modules you may study over the two years include: ChemLab 1A Applied Analysis Principles of Chemical Structure Analytical Principles and Practice Mathematics for Chemists ChemLab 1B Equilibrium and Change Molecules: Design and Build Spectroscopic Techniques Topics in Chemistry Professional Skills and Development 13

14 Entry Requirements Compulsory requirements (BSc/MChem): Five GCSEs (grade C or above) including English Languages and Mathematics. BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry (full-time) BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry GCE/VCE A Level: 280 UCAS Tariff points 100 points should be in Chemistry BTEC National Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit including Chemistry Scottish Highers: BBCCC at Higher level including B in Chemistry. BCC at Advanced Higher including B in Chemistry Irish Highers: BBBBC including B in Chemistry Applied Chemistry MChem GCE/VCE A Level: 300 UCAS Tariff points 100 points should be in Chemistry BTEC National Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit including Chemistry Scottish Highers: BBBBC at Higher level including B in Chemistry. BBC at Advanced Higher including B in Chemistry Irish Highers: ABBBB including Chemistry BSc (Hons) Forensic Science GCE/VCE A Level: 280 UCAS Tariff points 100 points (B) should be in Biology or Chemistry (or CC from both subjects) BTEC National Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit including Biology or Chemistry Scottish Highers: BBCCC at Higher level including Biology or Chemistry, BCC at Advanced Higher including Biology or Chemistry Irish Highers: BBBBC including Biology or Chemistry BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science GCE/VCE A Level: 280 UCAS Tariff points including grades BC plus GCSE Science at C or above BTEC National Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit Scottish Highers: BBCCC at Higher level. BCC at Advanced Higher Irish Highers: BBBBC Overseas Applicants If you are an overseas applicant you should be able to demonstrate competence in the English language to a level of IELTS 6 or equivalent. BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry Part-time Applicants should have an HNC in Chemistry, or an equivalent qualification or have successfully completed the first year of a full-time Chemistry-based degree. Applicants with other qualifications will be considered, however the course is not designed for entry immediately after A levels (or equivalent). Chemistry HNC Part-time Applicants will need GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C or above, an A Level or equivalent in Chemistry and one other science subject or Mathematics. A BTEC Certificate in Science which includes Chemistry modules is also acceptable. Entry requirements are subject to change. For up-to-date entry requirements and course information visit lifesciences How to Apply UK and EU Students Applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) International Students International students should apply via: International Admissions Northumbria University 21/22 Ellison Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST United Kingdom Tel: international@northumbria.ac.uk For further information please contact: Northumbria University Admissions Team Tel: ar.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk 14 SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

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16 Living and studying in Newcastle Northumbria University s School of Life Sciences is situated in the centre of Newcastle. With unparalleled nightlife, beautiful architecture and a vibrant city centre filled with shops, restaurants and cultural venues Newcastle is an excellent place to live and study. In fact one-in-six of the population is a student! Northumbria s City Campus is a five minute walk from the city centre and in 15 minutes you could be on the Quayside, the cultural heart of the city, with the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and the Sage Gateshead music venue attracting many visitors from all over the world. The thriving atmosphere in the city also provides opportunities for part-time work and yet Newcastle has one of the lowest costs of living in the UK which will make your money stretch further. Newcastle s extensive public transport network makes travelling around the city simple and inexpensive. It s just as easy to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. In 30 minutes you could visit one of Tynemouth s beautiful beaches and take a surf lesson, or travel out to the rugged countryside of Northumberland or Durham and visit some of the region s world heritage sites. Designed and produced by Northumbria Graphics K_12/11