Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

pharmacy, biomedical science, pharmaceutical sciences, physical sciences, engineering or related discipline
or an MBBS/BDS degree

This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.

Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our course explores the effective design and development of modern medicines.

Overview

Drug delivery and nanomedicine is a competitive and fast-growing research area. It is driving emerging healthcare concepts including:

advanced drug targeting
precision medicine
theranostics.

You'll gain research training and skills to work in the global pharmaceutical sector

You'll have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course. This is available through a broad range of taught modules. You'll then begin a 24-week research project in drug delivery and nanomedicine research.

The MRes is suitable for graduates of:

pharmacy
pharmaceutical sciences
related life sciences
physical sciences
engineering

It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.

Our teaching is research-based. Course content changes to reflect:

developments in the discipline
the requirements of external bodies and partners
student feedback

What you'll learn

You'll study subject-specific content in drug delivery and nanomedicine research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options.

You'll work in academia for most of the course. There is also the chance to gain some industry experience.

Your 24-week research project will be the major element of the course. You'll receive supervision from an expert academic researcher in the field.

Watch our introduction to MRes Research Project