BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course 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. 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. 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.
Key highlights
- Study physical and chemical properties of pharmaceutical and cosmetic molecules
- Learn how active ingredients are formulated into delivery systems
- Explore how molecules interact with the human body
- Hands-on experience of relevant laboratory techniques
- Learn how research and development is applied in industry
- Option of a one-year industry placement after level 5
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Formulation scientist
- Cosmetic scientist
- Pharmaceutical research and development scientist
- Quality control analyst
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Product development technologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,740 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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