Course summary
Our Pharmaceutical Sciences MRes will give you an extensive understanding of the research process and provides an integrated, employment-focused research training programme in pharmaceutical sciences. Working closely with our researchers with expertise across organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry, you will discover how to design and undertake a substantial research project. The project allows you to demonstrate your creativity and initiative and to understand the relevance of scientific research to industry. You will also be attached to one or more of our research groups enabling you to work alongside postdoctoral and other postgraduate researchers with shared interests. You will develop your lab-based skills using our specialist multi-disciplinary research facilities, preparing you for employment in industry or further academic study. A greater understanding of research literature and the wider research community will be gained through our specialist journal clubs with seminars from expert speakers as well as more informal student-led presentations.
Modules
Core modules MRes Research Project Current Research in Pharmaceutical Science Options* Industrial Manufacturing Processes Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis Monitoring Signalling Molecules in Neuroscience Novel Medicinal Products: A Clinical Perspective Techniques in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Analysis Controversies in Science Biological Membranes: Drug Targets and Disease Applied Nucleic Acid Biochemistry Omics for Diseases: Theory, Practice and Applications Astrobiology Applied Protein Biochemistry Clinical Microbiology in the Post-antimicrobial Era Nanotechnology Research: Therapeutics, Diagnostics and Advanced Pharmaceutics *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
Entry requirements
Degree and experience A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications. ATAS requirements The JACS code for this course is B900, meaning that students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland will have to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before they apply for a visa. Details can be found on the gov.uk website. English language requirements IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept. International students whose language skills do not match the IELTS scores set out here should consider applying for this course through the Extended Masters programme at the university's Language Institute.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7704 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £7704 | Whole course |
Scotland | £7704 | Whole course |
Wales | £7704 | Whole course |
International | £15300 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT