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Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This new programme provides a high-quality education across the boundaries of pharmaceutical and cosmetic science, along with the analytical and problem-solving skills you'll need to become a cosmetologist, academic or researcher of the future.

Throughout the course, you'll build a strong understanding of formulation science, product and process development, manufacturing and quality assurance.

As a graduate, you will be able to:

  • confidently address the complex problems of industry, cosmetic safety and efficacy

  • demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of regulatory and quality guidelines

  • apply scientific knowledge to solve complex formulation, production and packaging problems

  • adopt a holistic approach to address the challenges of the cosmetic industry and sustainable manufacturing

Alongside pharmaceutical and cosmetic science practical capabilities, the programme offers you opportunities to develop a range of transferable workplace skills, including time management, adaptability, self-directed working, reflectiveness, appreciation of diversity, application of different approaches, and presentation skills.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B204
Institution code:
B56
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B204
Institution code:
B56
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
104 points

104 UCAS tariff points to include A Level Biology or Chemistry at grade B and one other Science subject plus a pass in any Science practicals

Please note that where a science A Level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).

Plus GCSE English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences at grade C or 4 (equivalents are accepted)

A level
BCC

104 UCAS tariff points to include A Level Chemistry at grade B and one other Science subject (Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or Psychology).

General Studies or Critical Thinking is not accepted as the third A Level subject.

Please note that where a science A Level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant Science subject to include at least 4 units of Chemistry or Biology at Merit

Access to HE Diploma

As UCAS tariff - must be in a Science subject and include a minimum of 12 credits of Biology or Chemistry at Distinction.

Scottish Higher

As UCAS Tariff.

To include Scottish Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry at minimum grade B and one other Science subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

104 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at grade 6 and one other Higher Level Science subject

Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.
(Language A: Literature, Literature and Performance and Language are not accepted).

The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. To check whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the University.

English Language requirements for International and EU applicants:
The standard University requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). However, if you require a Tier 4 (student) visa to study you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's requirement which is currently IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We are proud to be one of the most inclusive universities in the UK. All our students have potential, and we believe that as many people as possible should have the chance to benefit from higher education, no matter what their background or circumstances.

We take the time to understand the background of our applicants, understand their journey to education, and make decisions based on an applicant’s potential to thrive at university and beyond.

Learn more on the University of Bradford website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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