BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science, a pharmaceutical and cosmetic science degree examining the development, formulation, and manufacture of consumer products. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods. Students can undertake an optional year-long placement in industrial, research, or regulatory environments. The first year covers foundational principles through Core Concepts in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Core Concepts in Cosmetic Sciences, and Analytical Techniques. The second year addresses product creation via Pharmaceutical Formulation, Cosmetic Formulation, and Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products. The final year explores advanced topics with Drug Design and Biopharmaceuticals, Personalised Medicine and Drug Delivery, and culminates in an independent Research Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC 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 C or above BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Applied Science Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer Please note, you will still need to meet your subject specific requirement(s) and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: This qualification is not accepted for this course. Access to HE: 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. International Baccalaureate (IB): 26+ with 6 higher level points in Chemistry and another science (preferably Biology) GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 249 offers from 273 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 63%
- Learning opportunities: 62%
- Assessment and feedback: 55%
- Academic support: 69%
- Organisation and management: 39%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 52%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 40%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Portfolio 1
- Core Concepts in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Core Concepts in Cosmetic Sciences
- Analytical Techniques
- Cell and Systems Biology
- Professional Portfolio 2
- Pharmaceutical Formulation
- Cosmetic Formulation
- Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products
- Design, Manufacture and Evaluation of Cosmetic Products
- Professional Portfolio 3
- Drug Design and Biopharmaceuticals
- Personalised Medicine and Drug Delivery
- Responsible Innovation in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at De Montfort University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at De Montfort University?
63% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at De Montfort University?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 249 offers from 273 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at De Montfort University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.