MRes Neuropharmacology

The MRes Neuropharmacology at Aston University, Birmingham, is an advanced course that studies how medicines and other substances affect the nervous system (brain and nerves) to change how it works and how you behave. As a rapidly evolving and interdisciplinary programme, it draws on expertise from pharmacology, neuroscience, chemistry, psychology, and medicine.

Neuropharmacology is essential to advancing the understanding of the brain, identifying novel therapeutic targets, and developing new treatments for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. This course equips you with the skills to investigate complex questions around drug interactions with the nervous system and contribute to modern biomedical research.

Studying MRes Neuropharmacology from Aston University allows you to actively contribute to research alongside experts in the field. You will join an exciting body of scientists aiming to enhance the understanding of neuropharmacology. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with research-active faculty members who are advancing knowledge in drug-nervous system interactions.

The programme places a strong emphasis on professional development and research-related communication skills through a dedicated Professional Development for Neuroscientists module. Here you will develop crucial abilities in areas such as oral and written presentation, intellectual property, scientific writing, systematic review and meta-analysis, and research ethics.