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BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science

APPLY NOW This new programme provides a high-quality education across the boundaries of pharmaceutical and cosmetic science, along with the analytical and problem-solving skills you’ll need to become a cosmetologist, …

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This new programme provides a high-quality education across the boundaries of pharmaceutical and cosmetic science, along with the analytical and problem-solving skills you’ll need to become a cosmetologist, academic or researcher of the future.

 

Key Facts

  • Degree Duration: 4 years : 1 year pathway + 3 year degree
  • Pathways Available: International Foundation Year | International Year Zero
  • Start Dates: September
  • Tuition Fee: £15,195

 

Degree Overview

Throughout the course, you’ll build a strong understanding of formulation science, product and process development, manufacturing and quality assurance. As a graduate, you will be able to:

  • confidently address the complex problems of industry, cosmetic safety and efficacy
  • demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of regulatory and quality guidelines
  • apply scientific knowledge to solve complex formulation, production and packaging problems
  • adopt a holistic approach to address the challenges of the cosmetic industry and sustainable manufacturing

Alongside pharmaceutical and cosmetic science practical capabilities, the programme offers opportunities to develop transferable workplace skills, including time management, adaptability, self-directed working, reflectiveness, appreciation of diversity, application of different approaches, and presentation skills. Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) draws on our long-established relationship with BeeVital Propolis, which will give you the opportunity to collaborate with guest industry speakers and explore site visits.

Important

  • There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student such printing, stationary and PC if needed.

Admissions Requirements

A levels

BBC to include Biology or Chemistry with a minimum grade B and one other Science subject (Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or Psychology). General Studies or Critical Thinking is not accepted as the third A Level subject.

Please note that where a science A Level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).

T levels

Not accepted for this course.

BTEC Extended Diploma

Applied Science – DMM in a relevant science to include at least 4 units of Chemistry or Biology at Merit.

Applicants on Access Programmes

112 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma – Science subject required. Must include a minimum of 12 credits of Biology or Chemistry at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate requirements

112 UCAS tariff points to include either HL Chemistry or Biology at Grade 6 and 1 other HL Science subject, plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Mathematics and English Language and Literature A or English B.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS 6.0 with no subtest less than 5.5 or the equivalent.

International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Tuition Fees (2024-25)
International Foundation Year (IFY) From £15,195
International Year Zero (IYZ) From £15,195
International Year One (IY1) From £15,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) From £8,595

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Course Features

  • Duration 4 Years
  • Activities UK
  • Time September
£15,195
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