BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

Completing the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science degree programme at Liverpool John Moores University will help ensure you enjoy excellent career prospects and enhanced earning potential in a variety of sectors after you graduate. On this degree programme you will learn about the physical and chemical properties of pharmaceutically and cosmetically relevant molecules, how they are formulated into delivery systems and their interaction with the human body.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Organic Chemistry, Principles of Human Biology and Disease, Formulation Science, Analytical Chemistry, Biologically Active Molecules, Physical Properties. Year 2 core modules: Pharmaceutical Formulation, Principles of Pharmacology, Sterile Pharmaceutical Products, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Synthetic and Natural Drugs, Principles of Cosmetic Products, Study Semester Abroad - Pharmaceutical Science. Year 3 core modules: Industrial Product Development, Advanced Delivery Systems, Safety Assessment of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics, Research Methods and Project, Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis.

Career pathways

Successful graduates can enjoy above average salaries in this fast growing sector As a group, the chemical, pharmaceutical and allied industries form the UK's largest manufacturing industry, growing more than five times faster than any industry in the last ten years. It is manufacturing's number one exporter, with an annual trade surplus of just under 5 billion.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BCC; Level 3 qualification in Chemistry and/or Biology or relevant science. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM Only BTEC in Applied Science is acceptable. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points in Science related discipline. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Needs to include advanced level biology and chemistry. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM Only BTEC in Applied Science is acceptable. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Chemistry and Biology must be taken at Higher Level. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/67a3f277-0611-4f0f-bbac-12cca8b4803b?academicYearId=2027

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