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PostgraduateMSc

Pharmacology

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£10,300Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Pharmacology at Nottingham Trent University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Students on this course develop an understanding of the interactions of drugs with macromolecules and modern molecular techniques, and how they are used in pharmacology and drug discovery / development. The course also explores a number of hot topics in molecular and cellular neuroscience, selected from current scientific literature. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Drug-Receptor Interactions
Molecular Pharmacology and Signal Transduction
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Drug Discovery and Development
Neuropharmacology and Neurobiochemistry
Research Methods in Pharmacology
Current Topics in Molecular Neuroscience
MSc Research Project in Pharmacology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements UK students Academic entry requirements: 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in a biological subject, plus laboratory experience gained through employment or an undergraduate research project.Appropriate experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered. Additional requirements Additional requirements for UK students There are no additional requirements for this course. Other qualifications and experienceWe welcome applications from students with non-standard qu

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,300

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£20,600

Home Student Fee

£5,150

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,500£28,500
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
25%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Nottingham Trent University

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