I had an amazing experience overall, got to learn and re learn several things besides academics. Got exposed to many opportunities and looking forward to make use of those.
Course Curriculum :
The syllabus is extremely relevant and up to date . But the moan game changer is the solid 5 months research experience in a lab.
Exams :
Admission requirements for a master's research course at Newcastle University is 2:1 honours degree - for India - Section 1 Universities -60%(2:1) 58%(2:2), Section 2 universities - 62%(2:1)60%(2:2), Section 3 universities - 65%(2:1)63%(2:2) English language requirements - IELTS (6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub skills) TOEFL - 90 overall (with a minimum of 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 22 in writing) I took IELTS and I scored 7.5 overall I had to submit a CV and a SOP along with names of Referees.
Placement :
Compared to home students, international students does have less opportunities but the university helps a lot with it's constant job alert, job fairs, career services. For my stream big pharma companies like GSK, GE visited during job fairs. Job salary depends on the job type but usually ranges from 25-35k pounds.
Fees :
25,500 pounds.
Scholarship :
Yes, I received Vice Chancellor's international scholarship (4000 pounds) You are automatically considered for this scholarship when you are applying.
Faculty :
It varies from course to course, for me it was usually 1:15.
Campus Life :
Newcastle University has quite high end research facilities and the infrastructure is very good. There are several clubs and a ton of events goes on throughout the year. Libraries are top notch and very well equipped.
Hostel :
I chose private accommodations and booked via Uniacco.
