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Pharmacology and Drug Discovery MRes

University of Nottingham

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Research overview

Your research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.

Our Pharmacology and Drug Discovery grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:


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Pharmacology


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Clinical Chemistry


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Cell Signalling


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Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Discovery

Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.

Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Pharmacology and Drug Discovery fields:


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Understanding the genetic basis of Alzheimer's disease


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Molecular Pharmacology and Cell Biology of Cell Surface Receptors: molecular pharmacology, regulation and signalling of G-protein-coupled receptors and tyrosine kinase-linked receptors.


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'Cross-Talk' Between Different Intracellular Pathways: synergistic interactions between G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs); interactions between GPCRs and tyrosine kinase receptors; cross-cascade signalling of proteins involved in gene transcription.


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Single molecule analysis of ligand-receptor interactions using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy: research on the development of fluorescent ligands for GPCRs.


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Use of bimolecular fluorescence complementation to investigate protein-protein interactions: investigation of receptor trafficking and receptor-effector interactions

You can find our about our specific research in the course content section.

Careers

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.
  • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
  • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    £ 28,600per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    • University League Table

      30th

    • Campus address

      University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

    A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
    Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
    Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      7th out of 45

    • Entry standards

      / Max 228
      156 68%

      15th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      94.0 94%

      8th

      2
    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.14 79%

      14th

      4

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