About the course

Completing the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science with Foundation Year degree programme at Liverpool John Moores University will help you enjoy excellent career prospects and earning potential in a variety of sectors after you graduate.

　　On this BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science programme you will learn about the science of medicines, from the identification and isolation of biologically active compounds through to the analysis and formulation into medicines for clinical use.

　　The aim of this degree 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.

　　Start date: September

　　Study mode: Full-time

　　Course duration: 5 years Placement year, 4 years FullTime

　　Campus: City

　　UCAS Code: SPC2

　　Grades/points required: CCD-CCC (88-96) 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: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester (September), 2024	Liverpool
September, 2025	Liverpool

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Liverpool John Moores University

Minimum points required from qualifications: 88

　　GCSE and equivalents

　　Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:

　　Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths

　　NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading

　　Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English

　　Higher Diploma in Maths/English

　　Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English

　　Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

　　Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Numb

　　Minimum number of A Levels required: 1

　　Average A Level offer: CCD

　　International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

　　Additional information: 24 IB Diploma Points - specific grades are required from Science

　　6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component), IBT- 78

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Liverpool John Moores University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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