Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research MRes

Build on your passion for research Our Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research MRes degree is subject to validation Develop your knowledge and technical skills and use your research to tackle real-life challenges of the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. During this one-year masters by research programme, our core modules will equip you with the subject expertise and skills to be able to undertake a major piece of industry demand-led original research. This postgraduate research degree will provide you with advanced research training and experience in preparation for doctoral studies, a research-intensive career or to meet the demands of a growing chemical and pharmaceutical science sector. The programme covers areas such as pharmaceutical discovery, manufacturing, cosmetics, personalised healthcare, and biotechnology, as well as the energy industry, focusing on the development of sustainable materials chemistry. The research and critical thinking skills you will gain on this programme will prepare you for roles in the field, whether within a laboratory setting, commercial setting or for PhD study. We are launching this new degree in September 2026. Currently, the programme is subject to validation. This means the course is undergoing a rigorous approval process to ensure content is relevant, meets industry standards and fulfils student needs. In the meantime, you can register your interest in the course to be kept up to date with the latest course news. You will also be among the first to know when the course opens for applications.

English language requirements for this course Open English language requirement In order to complete your programme successfully, it is important to have a good command of English and be able to apply this in an academic environment. Therefore, if you are a non-UK applicant* you will usually be required to provide certificated proof of English language competence before commencing your studies. For this course you must pass the IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5. No element of your scores should fall below 6.0. Or you must meet the scores listed on the alternative onli

September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

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