MBiol (Hons) Pharmacology Master of Biology drafted drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-07-27 | 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-10-01 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2024-01-05 | 2023-10-01 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-01-01 |
Program Overview
Introduction:
Discovering new medicines: More effective drugs: Safer treatments. Sounds impressive? It’s exactly what we’ll train you for at NTU. Not only will you develop advanced knowledge of clinical pharmacology and science communication skills but we’ll prepare you for the world of research by giving you time to really get to know your way around a pharmacology lab.
Coupled with an extensive research project in your final year, supported by cutting-edge pharmacological techniques, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running when you graduate.
This exciting four-year MBiol course combines course material and content from undergraduate and postgraduate levels, giving you a Masters-level qualification.
You might also be interested in BSc (Hons) Pharmacology.
Why study MBiol (Hons) Pharmacology at NTU?
Research informed teaching
Our research is tackling real-world issues – and the people working on this research will be teaching you. During your final year research project you’ll get to work closely with a research-active member of staff. Your project will focus on a specific area within their research, so you’ll gain valuable experience. For example, Dr Zahraa Al-Ahmady, has been working using nanoparticles to deliver vital drugs to the brains of stroke patients.
During your final year research project you’ll get to work closely with a research-active member of staff. Your project will focus on a specific area within their research, so you’ll be working on real-world problems and gaining valuable experience at the same time.
Get industry experience
Through group work and the Introduction to Pharmacology module, you’ll start designing your own experiments and trying things out. Developing problem solving skills by testing and learning are valuable graduate level skills and we make sure you get this experience right from the start of your degree. The course has been designed to comply with the British Pharmacological Society guidelines so you’ll be developing the right skills and learning the theory needed to work in the pharmaceutical industry or in pharmacology research.
We’ve also embedded employability skills in your degree course, so you are not only learning theory and skills, but you know where to find your dream job and how to apply for it.
Community and support
With support from your lecturers, personal tutors and technical staff, you can be sure we'll be here for you during your studies. Alongside your lectures and lab classes you’ll also have tutorial sessions. These are a chance to regularly meet in small groups with your personal tutor and discuss the topics you are studying. Got any feedback on your course? Then you’ll be able to attend meetings with your course leader and other students on your course. We love to hear your feedback and how we can make improvements.
There’s support from your peers too. Our mentoring scheme gives you support from other students on your course. Whether you need help with your studies or university life in general, they’ve been there and can give you a students’ perspective.
Meet our staff
Whether your interest is working in research or in industry we have experienced teaching and technical staff who have close links with the pharmaceutical industry. This means you are learning the most relevant theory and techniques and their contacts help you find great placement opportunities and guest speakers.
An MBiol qualification gives you an extra year to develop and expand your microbiology knowledge up to Masters level. You’ll study Masters level modules in your final year and spend time building your research experience by working on your extended year-long project alongside our bioscience researchers. It’s ideal preparation if you’d like to continue with your studies with a PhD.
In Year Three, you’ll be encouraged to take a year-long placement overseas, or in the UK. You'll be supported throughout your placement year and will write a reflective report and diary during your placement. When you successfully complete your placement, you will be eligible to receive an additional award of a Diploma in Professional Practice.
While you are at NTU you’ll create a skills portfolio. This is where you’ll keep evidence of all the techniques and skills you’ve mastered. These portfolios help you to document and develop your skills while you are with us. And they are a valuable tool when you graduate too, as they can be used to show future employers you are ready to work in a professional environment.
Course accreditation
The Royal Society of Biology have granted this course advanced accreditation. Accreditations are a seal of approval from professional bodies and our assurance to you that your course is relevant and valued by industry. Advanced accreditation goes one step further to develop graduates that have substantial practical research experience and to support the UK’s excellence in biosciences innovation.