MRes Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

An accredited Masters by research covering pharmaceutical and medicinal research, with modules on drug synthesis strategies, the role of chemotherapeutics and synthesis of drug-like molecules. Scientists from AstraZeneca and Vectura deliver some module content. The course meets the academic requirements for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

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, Computational Chemistry and Drug Design, Research Methods and Independent Study, and the Research Project. Assessment includes written exam, oral presentation, assignment, poster presentation and thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates have joined employers such as BAM Nuttall Ltd and Micromix Plant Health Ltd as engineers, analytical chemists and researchers; many progress to a PhD.

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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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