Overview

Drug delivery and nanomedicine is a competitive and fast-growing research area. It is driving emerging healthcare concepts including:

advanced drug targeting

precision medicine

theranostics.

You'll gain research training and skills to work in the global pharmaceutical sector

In this Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine programme from Newcastle University , you'll have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course. This is available through a broad range of taught modules. You'll then begin a 24-week research project in drug delivery and nanomedicine research.

The MRes is suitable for graduates of:

pharmacy

pharmaceutical sciences

related life sciences

physical sciences

engineering

It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.

The teaching is research-based. Course content changes to reflect:

developments in the discipline

the requirements of external bodies and partners

student feedback

Career opportunities

Graduates from the Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes at Newcastle have undertaken a wide range of roles. This includes:

project manager

research associate

associate consultant

senior analysts

research scientist

Marie Curie early stage researcher

clinical research associate

medical information and patient safety executive

medical writer

medical doctor

research laboratory technician

sales representative

immunology development manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical Additive Manufacture and Biofabrication

Biomaterials

The Biological Study of Behaviour

Ageing & Health

Experimental Medicine & Therapeutics

Drug Discovery and Development

Cancer Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Pharmacy View 120 other Masters in Pharmacy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

pharmacy, biomedical science, pharmaceutical sciences, physical sciences, engineering or related discipline

or an MBBS/BDS degree

This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.

Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30700 GBP / year

≈ 30700 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

≈ 12500 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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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