School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health makes final transition to Newcastle

School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health makes final transition to Newcastle. August 2018) The transfer of Durham University's School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health (SMPH) which has been based at Queen's Campus, Stockton, is now complete. The department has joined the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University. The transfer has taken place over a two year period, with the final SMPH medical students having now moved to Newcastle University to complete their remaining years of study as part of the regional Medical School. The transition The move forms part of the University Strategy 2017 - 2027 which will focus on areas where Durham has the opportunity to offer the greatest regional, national and global impact, in terms of research, student experience and education, and to further build on the University's reputation as a World Top 100 University. Professor Tim Clark, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Social Sciences and Health, commented: "We are hugely grateful to the staff and students in the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health for their continued support and co-operation throughout this process, enabling a smooth transfer to take place. I know they will be able to enjoy the benefits of a fantastic medical education delivered by Newcastle University and NHS Trusts in the North East." "The transfer will help fulfil a broader regional need for a sustainable, rational and effective medical education, delivered in the North East." Queens Campus The University remains committed to its site within Stockton, which has been repurposed as the Durham University International Study Centre - offering foundation courses for international students aspiring to join the University for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programmes.