MRes Pharmaceutical Analysis at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

An accredited Masters by research in pharmaceutical analysis with a substantial research-led project, covering organic synthesis, the synthesis of biologically important molecules, NMR spectra and the analytical chemistry used to detect and analyse drugs.

Department: Chemistry | Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time | Intake: January 2026, September 2026 and January 2027 (full-time and part-time; on campus at Clifton) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four core modules: Organic Synthesis and Characterisation of Biologically Active Compounds, Drug Detection Analysis and Screening, Research Methods and Independent Study, and the Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates work in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, polymers, food and drinks, liquid crystals, advanced materials engineering, defence, teaching, finance and sales; the course gives a basis for PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need a UK honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent in a chemistry-related subject, including forensic science, pharmacology and pharmacy, subject to the admissions tutor's assessment of course content. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications are also considered. International applicants: same academic requirement, with equivalent qualifications from other countries accepted; English language requirement is set by NTU by subject band (no scores listed on the course page).

Intake: January 2026, September 2026 and January 2027 (full-time and part-time; on campus at Clifton)

Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time

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