Undertake an extended research project in industry-standard labs, with real research groups - gaining the knowledge and skills you need to work in pharmacology and biology.
Our MRes course prepares you for a wide range of careers, including industrial and academic research, education, and roles requiring analytical and problem-solving skills in business, entrepreneurship and self-employment. You’ll develop a strong foundation in pharmacology and biotechnology, equipping you for further research, a PhD, or professional roles in various scientific and commercial sectors.
To complete additional theory modules, see our MSc Pharmacology and Biotechnology course.
A 2:1 in a relevant Honours degree is normally accepted as the entry requirement for the course. Applicants with alternative qualifications with academic attainment or skills in subjects which are directly relevant to the course will also be considered.
To be successful on this course, you must have relevant practical laboratory experience. Details of your laboratory experience must be specifically detailed in your personal statement and verified by one of your referees.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.
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This course prepares you for a career in:
academic research
the health biotechnology sector
the industrial biotechnology sector
the pharmaceutical industry
Previous graduates have gone on to work for:
the NHS
Public Health England
Novartis
ThermoFisher Scientific
Compulsory modules
Applied Laboratory Practice (20 Credits)
Molecular Pharmacology And Biotechnology (40 Credits)
Research Design And Laboratory Practice (60 Credits)
Research Development And Data Analysis (60 Credits)
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