12School of Applied Sciences School of Applied Sciences The School is involved in a wide range of regional, national and international research activities, working collaboratively with many external organisations, government agencies and funding bodies to ensure our projects are focused on the application of science or support policy and practice in the field of disaster reduction and sustainable development. The Applied Sciences research culture is embedded in each of our academic subject disciplines as well as our postgraduate research student community. Research in the School is undertaken in all of the following broad areas: . Microbiology and Immunology . Biochemical Detection and Analysis . Biocatalysis and Biomolecular Modelling . Forensic and Crime Sciences . Food and Nutritional Sciences . Community and Social Resilience . Risk and Disaster Management . Landscape and Dynamics of Change . Earth Systems and Environmental Change Equipment and Facilities The School has 20 laboratories used in teaching, research and enterprise including a Sensory Analysis Laboratory, Food Preparation Laboratory and Plant Growth Room. Laboratories are stocked with both general and specialist equipment, ranging from classic wet bench techniques through to the latest molecular and elemental analysis. Some of the key equipment in the School available for research includes: . Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy . Gas chromatography . A wide range of liquid chromatography, including nano- LC ion- trap, quadrupole and ICP mass spectrometry . 2D gel electrophoresis . Wide range of spectrometry including UV- visible, fluorescence and infra- red . Cell culture, molecular biology, immunochemistry and microbiology suites We have a rolling programme of facility and equipment refurbishment. In the last three years we have spent £ 3 million and we have prepared a further three year plan of facility expansion and improvement. The School of Applied Sciences has a growing research reputation, with significant activity across our subject areas demonstrated by a strong track record in output and income generation. We encourage and foster a culture for high- quality research, for both staff and students.

www. northumbria. ac. uk13 Our Research Programmes Within Applied Sciences, there are currently over 70 UK, EU and international postgraduate students engaged in the research themes of the School. The significant number of overseas research students demonstrates that the School is regarded internationally as an attractive location to conduct research. Students applying to the School of Applied Sciences have a choice of two doctoral programmes: PhD or DBMS, as well as Masters level research programmes. Master of Research ( MRes) The School currently runs five MRes programmes in Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Medical Biosciences and Microbiology. For more information please go to www. northumbria. ac. uk/ appliedsciences Doctor of Biomedical Sciences ( DBMS) The Professional Doctorate Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences is a mixture of taught modules and research, designed to provide a structured and supportive programme to practitioners in the profession. For more information, please go to www. northumbria. ac. uk/ appliedsciences Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) and Master of Philosophy ( MPhil) Our PhD* programme allows postgraduate students to undertake an individual programme of research leading to either Masters ( MPhil) or Doctoral ( PhD) level in their chosen field of study. The research programme is designed to challenge postgraduate students at the highest level of thought and to advance career opportunities through enhancing academic and professional development. * Please note that all of our PhD programmes are subject to bench fees.