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Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science (with Integrated Foundation Year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This integrated programme is designed to prepare and support you for a career in pharmaceutical and cosmetic science. From the moment you enrol, you will begin developing the knowledge and skills needed to understand how products are designed, developed and evaluated.

In the first year, you will build a strong foundation for studying science at university level. You will develop key academic and professional skills such as communication, numeracy, critical thinking and independent learning, while developing core knowledge in scientific principles and their real-world applications. Through project work and practical activities, you will begin to analyse data, understand scientific processes and develop your problem-solving skills.

As you progress, you will explore pharmaceutical and cosmetic science in greater depth, including formulation, product development and manufacturing processes. You will develop your understanding of how products are designed for safety and effectiveness.

The programme prepares you for careers in pharmaceutical science, cosmetic science, product development and related fields.

Assessment method

In the first year of the programme, you will build a strong foundation for studying science. You will develop key academic and practical skills while being introduced to core scientific concepts. Through project work and practical activities, you will develop confidence in laboratory work, data analysis and problem-solving.

The programme uses a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops and laboratory sessions, where you will apply scientific concepts in practical settings. You will be supported to develop your academic skills and approach to learning.

As you progress, you will explore pharmaceutical and cosmetic science in greater depth, developing your ability to analyse data, design products and understand manufacturing processes.

Assessment may include coursework, laboratory reports, practical assessments, presentations and examinations. You will receive feedback to support your development, with assessments becoming more independent and applied as you progress.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 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:
B206
Institution code:
B56
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
B206
Institution code:
B56
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

64 UCAS tariff points to include 1 GCE Advanced Level or an equivalent qualification and GCSE English and science at grade C/grade 4 or equivalent English qualification

A level
DDE

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

Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS points

Scottish Higher

64 UCAS tariff points to include SQA National 5 grade C in English and science.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

64 UCAS points plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in Science and English A at HL or SL 5 with no subskills lower than 4, or English B HL5 with no subskills lower than 5 or SL 7 with no subskills less than 6.

T Level
Pass (D or E)

"If you are a mature applicant (aged 21 and over), you will be eligible to apply for this course with level 2 qualifications (or GCSE equivalents). You will also need to provide a written statement, and will be interviewed as part of the process.

Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@bradford.ac.uk or 01274 236088 if you have any queries regarding your application.

You may also be eligible to apply for student finance; further information including a student finance calculator can be found on the Student Finance website and further advice for mature applicants can be found at UCAS."

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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.

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