BANGALORE: Newcastle University, UK has introduced six new post graduate and research programmes in the field of Architecture, Communications, Logistics, Agriculture and Biomedicine. The new courses introduced this year include: architectural theory and criticism, cardiovascular science in health and diseases, cross cultural communication, neuromuscular diseases, rail freight and logistics and sustainable agriculture and food security. These courses can be pursued full time over a period of 12 months and is specifically aimed at Indian students.
An applicant whose first language is not English is required to appear for IELTS exam and score according to the course prerequisites. The courses will start from September 2013.
Preety Bansal, country manager, Newcastle University, UK said, "Newcastle University is constantly growing its portfolio of courses to appeal to an increasingly significant Indian market. The rapid development in the field of management, biomedicine, engineering, logistics and architecture in India has resulted in a huge market demand for skilled professionals in these disciplines."
"In the past, we have seen an overwhelming response from the Indian students who want a high-quality education. In addition, we also provide specific scholarships to Indian and other overseas students in our endeavor to help them pursue their dream course," she said.
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