Pharmacy PhD/MRes

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 28,200 / year(s)

Next Intake February-2026

Pharmacy PhD/MRes

About

Research overview

The School of Pharmacy is a world top 5 school two years in a row*. Our teaching, learning materials and student support back this incredible ranking.

Joint 1st place in Research Environment with our colleagues from the Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences **

Joint 4th in the UK for research quality, with 96% of our research assessed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' **

Join us at the forefront of world-changing research that’s both innovative and relevant, working on new therapeutic targets and treatments that will improve the lives of millions of people.

We work with over 30 leading companies across the healthcare sector, including Boots, Evonik, Mars Petcare UK, Promega, SureScreen Diagnostics, Syngenta, Unilever and Widex A/S.

The school has excellent facilities in:

molecular biology
cell culture
mass spectrometry
medicinal chemistry (including our 80,000-compound library)
structural biology
molecular modelling
microscopy
parasitology and formulation
one of a few 3D OrbiSIMS in academia worldwide
a high resolution, cryogenic analytical and transfer scanning electron microscope

Research Divisions

All of our postgraduate research students are based in one of our five research divisions:

Advanced Materials and Healthcare Technologies
Biomolecular Science and Medicinal Chemistry
Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation Division
Pharmacy Practice and Policy (social science-based research)
Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapies Division

You are strongly encouraged to find a supervisor before you apply. You can approach any member of staff in relation to a research project of your own devising or you can look at our current vacancies.

Further details of academic expertise are available here.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 and 2021.

**Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Qualification	PhD/MRes
Degree	2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject

Qualification	PhD/MRes
Degree	2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject
International and EU equivalents	We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.
IELTS	7.0 (6.5 in each element) for research programmes in the Pharmacy Policy and Practice division, or 6.5 (6.0 in each element) for research programmes in all other research divisions in the School of Pharmacy
English language requirements	As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

Meeting our English language requirements

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.

Additional information for international students

If your course requires ATAS clearance you will need to obtain an ATAS certificate before you can apply for your visa.

The ATAS certificate is also required before you can register at the University. Further details can be found on the Academic Technology Approval Scheme page.

English Program Requirements

IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 in each element) for research programmes in the Pharmacy Policy and Practice division, or 6.5 (6.0 in each element) for research programmes in all other research divisions in the School of Pharmacy IELTS:

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications.

This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

English language requirements:

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications.

This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

Career

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.

The PhD equips individuals for a variety of careers in both academia and industry. Many graduates find employment within the pharmaceutical sector. We have alumni employed by GSK, AstraZeneca, Catalant and 3M amongst others.

Graduates are also well positioned to pursue academic research careers as post doctoral research associates, and academics all within the UK and internationally.

87.5% of postgraduates from the School of Pharmacy secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £39,857.*

*HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20 data published in 2022. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on data from graduates who completed a full-time postgraduate degree with home fee status and are working full-time within the UK.