Research overview
Your research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.
Our Pharmacology and Drug Discovery grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:
•Pharmacology
•Clinical Chemistry
•Cell Signalling
•Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.
Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Pharmacology and Drug Discovery fields:
•Understanding the genetic basis of Alzheimer's disease
•Molecular Pharmacology and Cell Biology of Cell Surface Receptors: molecular pharmacology, regulation and signalling of G-protein-coupled receptors and tyrosine kinase-linked receptors.
•'Cross-Talk' Between Different Intracellular Pathways: synergistic interactions between G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs); interactions between GPCRs and tyrosine kinase receptors; cross-cascade signalling of proteins involved in gene transcription.
•Single molecule analysis of ligand-receptor interactions using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy: research on the development of fluorescent ligands for GPCRs.
•Use of bimolecular fluorescence complementation to investigate protein-protein interactions: investigation of receptor trafficking and receptor-effector interactions
You can find our about our specific research in the course content section.
Careers
Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,
Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.
International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
October 2025
Queen's Medical Centre
Nottingham Education Centre,
NOTTINGHAM,
NG7 2HA, England
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October 2025
University Park Campus
University of Nottingham,
NOTTINGHAM,
NG7 2RJ, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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