

De Montfort University
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
Study detals
: Bachelor's degree : BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science : Full time : 36 MonthRequirements
English language requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
- IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
- IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
- IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
- IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses
Certificate of Secondary School Education
Speciality
Placement fee: £1,850
Pathways Available
International Foundation Certificate | International Year Zero
Additional information
Degree Overview
This course has been developed by a pharmacy team, carefully made to provide you with an understanding of the chemistry and engineering components of pharmaceutical and cosmetic product design and manufacture.
DMU’s research-active academics have experience in the fields of pharmacy, engineering, chemistry, pharmacology and microbiology. Their strong collaborations with the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries mean that this curriculum is continuously reviewed to ensure we’re equipping our students with the advanced skills sought by graduate employers.
Through your studies on this course, you’ll cover compounding, formulation chemistry, pharmaceutical processes and technologies, microbiology, professional and quantitative science skills, cell biology and chemistry, pharmaceutical formulation, chemical analysis, quality and stability, cosmetic science and products, and pharmaceutical product development and manufacture. In year three you’ll also have the opportunity to choose your own elective modules.
Study Reasons
DMU renowned for its academic expertise, development training and world-leading research, offering more than 100 years of teaching experience in the Leicester School of Pharmacy.
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc is a specialist course in the UK and DMU is one of only a handful of universities nationally which combines pharmaceutics with a cosmetics element.
As part of this course you will have the opportunity to complete a placement which offers invaluable professional experience. Placements are typically provided across Leicester and the wider East Midlands.