MRes Neuropharmacology at Nottingham Trent University

MRes Neuropharmacology is a research-focused Masters at NTU's Clifton Campus with 60 credits of taught study and a 120-credit laboratory research project. It covers molecular and cellular neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience, including perception, brain organisation, memory and the basis of neurological and psychiatric illness.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: One year full-time; two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Research Methods and Bioethics, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurophysiology and the Research Project. Teaching is through lectures, laboratory classes, demonstrations, computer packages and project work; assessment includes written assignments, oral and poster presentations, examinations and a project thesis.

Career pathways

Most graduates progress into relevant employment or PhD study, supported by a skills portfolio and a training record of laboratory competence. There is no formal placement.

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