Overview

You will study under a Chemistry team comprised of academic and support staff that are subject experts in organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. Scientists from AstraZeneca and Vectura deliver some of your module content and how it is relevant to their work place. Other guest lecturers from different companies and universities also present their research to you.

Careers and employability

The pharmaceutical and chemical industry is a well-established market growing globally. There is a steady increase in international employment opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry.

Recent graduates have found positions as engineers, analytical chemists and researchers for employers like BAM Nuttall Ltd and Micromix Plant Health Ltd. Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide variety of job markets including:

pharmaceuticals
petrochemicals
polymers
food and drinks
liquid crystals
advance materials engineering
defence
teaching
finance and sales

Many graduates choose to undertake further study and this course provides a good basis for progressing onto a PhD.

This Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science degree from Nottingham Trent University does not currently offer placements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organic Synthesis and Characterisation of Biologically Active Compounds

Computational Chemistry and Drug Design

Analytical Toxicology

Research Methods and Independent Study

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

There are no masters application deadlines. Applications should be submitted before the end of July for September intake.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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62

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130

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent in chemistry related subject including forensic science, pharmacology and pharmacy

Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17850 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time: £4,995/ £8,925

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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