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MSc Neuropharmacology

Nottingham Trent University

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Designed to give you the theoretical and practical skills needed to enter a career in neuropharmacology either in an academic institution, a research institute or in the industrial/business sector.

This stimulating course will give you the opportunity to develop your practical skills through an extended laboratory-based research project. It will also enable you to develop an ability to plan a research project, apply effective data analysis skills to your results, and to communicate your findings in an articulate and professional manner.

This course is ideal if you are:

  • a recent graduate and looking for the professional skills needed to obtain a job in a neuropharmacology research related area or a career in academic research into neuropharmacology.
  • working for a neuroscience company in a or pharmacology research-related area and want a masters-level qualification to give you a competitive edge.
  • interested in using cutting-edge facilities to develop your own learning and research.

How you’re taught

You will be assessed by a variety of methods including:

  • Research project
  • Written assignment
  • Case studies
  • Poster and oral presentations
  • Laboratory reports
  • Formal examinations
  • Skills portfolio

You will learn through:

  • Lectures
  • Guided reading supported by the University’s virtual learning portal
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Written and oral presentations
  • Research reports
  • Attendance regular research seminar
  • Developing your skills portfolio

Careers and employability

There are a wide range of career opportunities within neuropharmacology. You will work with leading academics on your course, so you will have gained important academic and professional skills necessary to help you obtain employment in this field. At the end of the course, you will also have developed many transferable skills that will make you more attractive to potential employers in related areas of molecular bioscience and neuropharmacology.

The Research Project and/or Placement will give you the skills you need to follow a career in research and development.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,850per year

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

University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    46th

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    49th out of 91 6

    81st out of 81 1

    34th out of 46 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    126 58%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    76th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.24 81%

    14th

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    127 62%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.01 75%

    48th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    128 54%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    37th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.27 82%

    6th

    4

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