Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leicester Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leicester Campus

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Our Pharmaceutical Cosmetic Science (PCS) course has been designed to follow a concept-to-consumer narrative over the three years of the programme with a primary focus on how pharmaceutical, cosmetic and toiletry products are formulated and manufactured.As part of the Leicester School of Pharmacy, we have over 100 years of experience which will allow us to provide you with both the theoretical and practical skills you will need to thrive in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry following ...Read more

Our Pharmaceutical Cosmetic Science (PCS) course has been designed to follow a concept-to-consumer narrative over the three years of the programme with a primary focus on how pharmaceutical, cosmetic and toiletry products are formulated and manufactured.As part of the Leicester School of Pharmacy, we have over 100 years of experience which will allow us to provide you with both the theoretical and practical skills you will need to thrive in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry following graduation. This will also be supported by our extensive network of collaborations with both industries ensuring that real-time developments in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry are a focal point on the programme.You will study a wide range of topics that will firstly introduce you to the fundamental principles in pharmaceutics and cosmetics alongside analytical techniques and basics in biological systems, cell biology, microbiology and physiology. This will then feed into and complement the second-year modules which will focus on design, formulation, manufacture and evaluation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. The final year will delve deeper into more advanced and niche topics including drug design, personalised medicines, responsible innovation and sustainability.


Key features

- This is a specialist course in the UK and DMU is one of only a handful of universities nationally which combines pharmaceutical and cosmetic science.Renowned for our academic expertise, development training and world-leading research - we offer more than 100 years of teaching experience in the Leicester School of Pharmacy.- Our investment in dedicated practical laboratories and industry-standard equipment offers you invaluable opportunities to develop your practical and professional skills.- Our graduates gain rewarding and stimulating careers in the pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic industries – DMU PCS students have gone on to work for major companies such as AstraZeneca, Boots, The Body Shop, Catalent and Barry M.- Our strong network with industry means students will be able to develop their practical and professional skills and also be offered the opportunity to apply them to real-world situations with a placement year option.- Students will have the opportunity to achieve "Registered Scientist" recognition by completing annual personal development plans and one year of industrial experience; a qualification which can raise your profile as a professional.- Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

WUSCA ranking:
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27/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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105th
Chemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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95%
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Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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04 Dec 23

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Sarah
04 Dec 23

The great aspects of this place to study include a supportive academic environment, knowledgeable faculty, and well-equipped facilities. The collaborative atmosphere and diverse..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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2 or more A levels, including Chemistry at grade C or above, and one other science subject from: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Statistics, Maths/Further Maths, or Psychology at grade D or above

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Pass QAA Accredited Science Access to HE with at least 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry at merit and 15 level 3 credits in a second science subject at merit.English Language and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification.

24+ with 6 higher level points in Chemistry and another science (preferably Biology)

BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science

Popular A-level subjects

Chemistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
88%
Biology
66%
Mathematics
41%
Psychology
14%
Physics
11%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,750 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,750 per year

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£16750 Per year

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