MRes Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research at Kingston University

Programme overview

The MRes in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research at Kingston University provides you with the advanced laboratory and research skills required for your future career in the chemical and pharmaceutical science industry. This is an ideal stepping stone if you are interested in progressing onto a PhD.

Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules - core modules: Advanced Research Methods and Skills, Innovation, Discovery and Research in Industry, Research module.

Career pathways

Graduating with an MRes in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science from Kingston University opens doors to a range of careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. You will be prepared to work in roles such as: ; PhD candidacy ; Medicinal chemist ; Natural product chemist ; Research associate/scientist ; Product development specialist/formulation chemist ; Quality control analyst ; Regulatory affairs associate Kingston’s close connections with industry professionals will enhance your employability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A 2:2 or above honours degree in chemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, biological science or biomedical science. Other chemistry or medical science degrees will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with alternative qualifications will also need appropriate experience (in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry or a regulatory body, for example). English language: IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 23,300 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFPCR1PCR01BD01&code2=0101

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