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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B204
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
De Montfort UniversityLeicester, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,300Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
63%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by De Montfort University, the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This unique course follows a "concept-to-consumer" approach, focusing on how pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and toiletry products are developed, formulated, and manufactured. With over 120 years of expertise through the Leicester School of Pharmacy, you'll gain cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience to succeed in these exciting industries. This is supported by our extensive network of collaborations ensuring that real-time developments in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry are a focal point on the programme. International tuition fees are £17,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Design
Cosmetic and Toiletry Formulation Science
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems
Microbiology and Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Personalised Medicine and Therapeutics
UCAS Code:B204
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC including Chemistry at grade C or above, and one other science subject from: Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Statistics, Maths/Further Maths, or Psychology at grade C or above |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points 26+ with 6 higher level points in Chemistry and another science (preferably Biology) |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,300
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,200
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £24,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
61%
Overall
Teaching on my course
63%Learning opportunities
62%Assessment and feedback
55%Academic support
69%Organisation and management
39%Learning resources
87%Student voice
52%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About De Montfort University
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