About the course

Our Pharmaceutical Cosmetic Science (PCS) course has been designed to follow a concept-to-consumer narrative over the three years of the programme with a primary focus on how pharmaceutical, cosmetic and toiletry products are formulated and manufactured.

　　As part of the Leicester School of Pharmacy, we have over 100 years of experience which will allow us to provide you with both the theoretical and practical skills you will need to thrive in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry following graduation. This will also be supported by our extensive network of collaborations with both industries ensuring that real-time developments in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry are a focal point on the programme.

　　You will study a wide range of topics that will firstly introduce you to the fundamental principles in pharmaceutics and cosmetics alongside analytical techniques and basics in biological systems, cell biology, microbiology and physiology. This will then feed into and complement the second-year modules which will focus on design, formulation, manufacture and evaluation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. The final year will delve deeper into more advanced and niche topics including drug design, personalised medicines, responsible innovation and sustainability. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Dundee
Autumn (September), 2025	Dundee
Autumn (September), 2026	Dundee

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Oxford International Education Group

A typical offer is a minimum of 96 points from at least two A-levels including Chemistry and one other science subject at grade D or above, from: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Statistics, Maths/Further Maths, or Psychology

　　BTEC National Diploma - Applied Science Merit/Merit/Merit, or

　　BTEC Extended Diploma - Applied Science Merit/Merit/Merit

　　Plus five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language

　　Alternative qualifications include:

　　Pass in the QAA Science Access to HE overall 96 UCAS tariff with 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry at Merit and 15 Level 3 credits in a second Science at Merit.

　　English Language and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification.

　　We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course

　　International Baccalaureate: 24+ with 6 higher level points in Chemistry and another science (preferably Biology)

　　If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Oxford International Education Group. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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