Overview
Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.
Features
Your Pharmacology and Drug Discovery degree and research area at University of Nottingham is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Pharmacology and Drug Discovery fields:
- Understanding the genetic basis of Alzheimer's disease
- Molecular Pharmacology and Cell Biology of Cell Surface Receptors: molecular pharmacology, regulation and signalling of G-protein-coupled receptors and tyrosine kinase-linked receptors.
- 'Cross-Talk' Between Different Intracellular Pathways: synergistic interactions between G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs); interactions between GPCRs and tyrosine kinase receptors; cross-cascade signalling of proteins involved in gene transcription.
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Curriculum:
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Chemistry
- Cell Signalling
- Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
- Chemistry
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Disciplines
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate degree of at least 2:1 or equivalent.
- Applicants currently studying Masters in the UK will be accepted with a minimum average of 60% (Merit) in taught elements, if they have a 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level.
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International
28600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28600 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
5100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5100 GBP per year during 36 months.
- International fees: up to £41,000 per year depending on research project
Living costs for Nottingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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