Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research MRes
Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Build on your passion for research Our Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research MRes degree is subject to validation Develop your knowledge and technical skills and use your research to tackle real-life challenges of the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. During this one-year masters by research programme, our core modules will equip you with the subject expertise and skills to be able to undertake a major piece of industry demand-led original research. This postgraduate research degree will provide you with advanced research training and experience in preparation for doctoral studies, a research-intensive career or to meet the demands of a growing chemical and pharmaceutical science sector.
The programme covers areas such as pharmaceutical discovery, manufacturing, cosmetics, personalised healthcare, and biotechnology, as well as the energy industry, focusing on the development of sustainable materials chemistry. The research and critical thinking skills you will gain on this programme will prepare you for roles in the field, whether within a laboratory setting, commercial setting or for PhD study. We are launching this new degree in September 2026.
Currently, the programme is subject to validation. This means the course is undergoing a rigorous approval process to ensure content is relevant, meets industry standards and fulfils student needs. In the meantime, you can register your interest in the course to be kept up to date with the latest course news.
You will also be among the first to know when the course opens for applications.
Key highlights
- Major original research project driven by industry demand
- Advanced research training preparing you for doctoral study
- Covers pharmaceutical discovery, manufacturing, cosmetics and biotechnology
- Explores personalised healthcare and sustainable materials chemistry for energy
- Research tackles real-life pharmaceutical and chemical industry challenges
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Research scientist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Formulation scientist
- Laboratory scientist
- PhD researcher
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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