BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
Liverpool John Moores University
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 75%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Foundation course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at Liverpool John Moores University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at Liverpool John Moores University do next?
75% 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
70% 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Does BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at Liverpool John Moores 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.