MSc Pharmacology at Nottingham Trent University

MSc Pharmacology is a taught Masters at NTU's Clifton Campus giving theoretical and practical skills for careers in pharmacology in academia, research institutes or industry. It links molecular cell biology with pharmacological approaches to drug development and disease treatment, and is taught by active researchers with guest lecturers.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: One year full-time; two years full-time with a placement year; two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026 and January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course has six core modules and a research project: Cell Biology and Physiology, Neurophysiology, Biology of Disease, Research Methods and Bioethics, Pharmacology and Techniques in Macromolecular Analysis. Teaching is through lectures, guided reading, seminars, workshops, presentations, research reports and a skills portfolio; assessment includes written assignments, case studies, poster and oral presentations, laboratory reports and examinations.

Career pathways

Graduates work as analytical scientists, associate scientists, clinical trials data analysts, biotechnologists and laboratory scientists, at employers including AstraZeneca, the NHS, the Institute of Cancer Research and Eurofins. A successful placement year earns a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice.

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