
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons)
Why study Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at Liverpool John Moores University?
• A degree leading to a higher than average salary
• Graduates highly sought after in the UKs fastest growing manufacturing industries
• Option to undertake a 12-month industrial placement (placement is not guaranteed)
• Support from a personal tutor for the duration of your course
• Wide range of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnological, food, healthcare, cosmetics and relate...
<strong>Why study Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at Liverpool John Moores University?</strong><br/>• A degree leading to a higher than average salary<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Graduates highly sought after in the UKs fastest growing manufacturing industries<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Option to undertake a 12-month industrial placement (placement is not guaranteed)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Support from a personal tutor for the duration of your course<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Wide range of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnological, food, healthcare, cosmetics and related industries<br/><br/><br/><br/>• International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMUs International Study Centre to find out more<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Available to study following a foundation year<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of students surveyed said the teaching staff on this course were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- 100% of students surveyed said this course was intellectually stimulating (NSS 2024)<br/><br/><br/><strong>About your course</strong><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. The aim of the course is to provide you with knowledge and understanding of core subject matter and first-hand experience of relevant laboratory techniques to enable you to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical or cosmetic industries or progress to further study. The programme has been designed to give you a solid foundation in the subjects that underpin Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science and then to explore how research and development procedures are applied in the industry.<br/><br/>The course will not only give you technological know-how, but also the transferable key skills to give you that competitive edge when it comes to climbing the career ladder. We encourage you take advantage of the opportunity to complete a one year placement after level 5 as it will give direct experience of working in the industry, helping you identify career options and adding real value to your CV after graduation.<br/><br/>The course will not only give you technological know-how, but also the transferable and change management skills to give you that competitive edge when it comes to climbing the career ladder.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
City Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
SPC1
Institution Code
L51
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Scottish Higher
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points in Science related discipline
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Needs to include advanced level biology and chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
DMM Only BTEC in Applied Science is acceptable
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Chemistry and Biology must be taken at Higher Level
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. GCSE Equivalences accepted: Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/En
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DMM
DMM Only BTEC in Applied Science is acceptable
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
DMM Only BTEC in Applied Science is acceptable
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
A level
B,C,C
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: Maximum 20 points Level 3 qualification in Chemistry and/or Biology or relevant science
T Level
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £18,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |