Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science with Foundation Year

Liverpool John Moores University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich including foundation year 5 Years Chemistry

A-Level Entry

CCD - CCC

UCAS Points

88 - 96 points

About this course

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 UK's 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 related industries

  • 100% of students surveyed said this course was intellectually stimulating (NSS 2024)

  • International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more

    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.

    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.

    About the Foundation Year The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science honours degree programme. Once you pass the Foundation Year, you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria).

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCD - CCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 88 - 96 points
    BTEC MMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Liverpool

    Full-time including foundation year

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Liverpool

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich including foundation year
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Liverpool
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Chemistry