Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine MRes

Program Overview

The Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine MRes program focuses on the design, development, and application of modern medicine. Students gain access to extensive research opportunities across various disciplines, including advanced drug targeting systems and theranostics. The program emphasizes original, individually guided research, equipping graduates with valuable skills for careers in the pharmaceutical and related sectors. Graduates secure positions as project managers, research scientists, and medical science professionals, among others.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The MRes in Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine program emphasizes the design, development, and application of modern medicine.
• With the integration of the Drug Discovery Unit and Biomedical Engineering Team from the Institute of Cellular Medicine, students gain access to extensive research opportunities across various disciplines.
• The curriculum delves into aspects associated with advanced drug targeting systems and theranostics.

Assessment:

• To successfully complete this program, students will engage in the following assessment avenues:
• MRes Research Project (110 Credits):
This component constitutes the key element of the MRes program. Students are to choose projects related to their MRes title and undertake original, individually guided research under expert supervision from an academic researcher in the field. They will learn invaluable skills in planning, executing, and recording their investigations, as well as interpreting and analyzing their collected data. The project culminates in the production of a written dissertation, lay abstract, oral presentation, and poster.
• **Compulsory modules in the program include Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine (20 credits) contributing towards an in-depth understanding and application of pharmaceutical concepts.

Teaching:

• The MRes program is designed to equip graduates with the necessary theoretical knowledge through lectures and small-group seminars, foster critical analysis via group projects, and refine practical research skills through laboratory sessions and project work.
• Each student engages in guided but independent original research, enabling the development of valuable abilities in planning, execution, recording of research, data analysis, and interpretation.
• The MRes program boasts an impressive pool of highly accomplished and globally renowned academic staff who dedicate themselves to imparting cutting-edge knowledge to help students make tangible contributions within their research domain and beyond.

Careers:

• Graduates from this program successfully secure positions across a range of industries and endeavors.
Their expertise makes them highly employable as project managers, research associates and scientists, data analysts, clinical research professionals, medical science professionals, marketing personnel, consultants, medical laboratory aides, sales specialists, and research and development specialists within the pharmaceutical and related sectors.

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