What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

matriculation
registration
tuition (or supervision)
library access
examination
re-examination
graduation

Find out more about:

living costs
tuition fees

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4819f/#how-to-apply

Funding deadlines

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

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Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships - Postgraduate (2025 entry)

Value:

Up to 50% or 100% of tuition fees.

Opportunities:

30 scholarships.

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2% Tuition Fee Discount

Value:

2% off annual tuition fee

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Alumni Progression Scholarship Funding

Value:

A £1,000 Alumni Progression Scholarship or a 20% Alumni Progression Discount  

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Charities and Trusts

Value:

Varies

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International Family Discounts (IFD)

Value:

10% of the tuition fee per year.

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Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships (2025 entry)

Value:

Full tuition fees and living expenses. 

Opportunities:

3

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Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries

Value:

£500 bursary

Opportunities:

15

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Postgraduate Tuition Fee Instalments

Value:

We offer a two-instalment or a six-instalment scheme, depending on the type of course you are undertaking and whether you are a home or international student. For more information, see our dedicated tuition fee instalment pages. 

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School and Research Institute Studentships, Bursaries and Scholarships

Value:

Varies

Search for funding

Find funding available for your course

China:

Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships - Postgraduate (2025 entry)

Value:

Up to 50% or 100% of tuition fees.

Opportunities:

30 scholarships.

View funding details  

2% Tuition Fee Discount

Value:

2% off annual tuition fee

View funding details  

Alumni Progression Scholarship Funding

Value:

A £1,000 Alumni Progression Scholarship or a 20% Alumni Progression Discount  

View funding details  

Charities and Trusts

Value:

Varies

View funding details  

International Family Discounts (IFD)

Value:

10% of the tuition fee per year.

View funding details  

Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships (2025 entry)

Value:

Full tuition fees and living expenses. 

Opportunities:

3

View funding details  

Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries

Value:

£500 bursary

Opportunities:

15

View funding details  

Postgraduate Tuition Fee Instalments

Value:

We offer a two-instalment or a six-instalment scheme, depending on the type of course you are undertaking and whether you are a home or international student. For more information, see our dedicated tuition fee instalment pages. 

View funding details  

School and Research Institute Studentships, Bursaries and Scholarships

Value:

Varies

Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.

Academic entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

a life science or related discipline
or an MBBS/BDS degree

This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. 

Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

We will assess your application using a 4 tier system. Requirements vary by course and depend on which tier your university belongs to. Please visit our China country page for detailed entry requirements. 

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country/china/#entryrequirements

Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills).

Admissions policy

This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at Newcastle University. It is intended to provide information about our admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants, to their advisors and family members, and to staff of the University.

University Admissions Policy and related policies and procedures

Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course