15Nov
UndergraduateDe Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
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. From foundational sciences like microbiology and cell biology to advanced topics in drug design, personalised medicine, and sustainability, this degree builds the skills and knowledge employers want. With our industry connections, placements, and state-of-the-art labs, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact in the real world. Key features
- A specialist degree: We're one of the UK’s only degrees combining pharmaceutical and cosmetic science, offering unrivalled training.
- A proud heritage: Benefit from over 120 years of teaching experience in the renowned Leicester School of Pharmacy.
- Industry experience: Take advantage of an optional year-long placement opportunity to build your skills in real-world industrial, research, or regulatory environments. Past students have worked with leading organisations including GSK, Pfizer, ThermoFisher, Reckitt, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Catalent Pharma Solutions, Quotient Sciences, Church & Dwight, and The Hut Group.
- Authentic facilities: Gain practical skills in dedicated labs with industry-standard equipment, preparing you for real-world challenges.
- Broaden your horizons: Our graduates gain rewarding and stimulating careers in the pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic industries including for major companies such as AstraZeneca, Boots, No.7, Reckitt, Catalent, GSK, the NHS, and Barry M.
- Become career ready: Our strong network with industry means you will be able to develop your practical and professional skills in real-world situations through optional placement opportunities and professional mentoring.
- Professional status: Complete an annual personal development plan and one year of industrial experience to achieve 'Registered Scientist' recognition - raising your professional profile.
Modules
FIRST YEAR All year: Professional Portfolio 1 Block 1: Core Concepts in Pharmaceutical Sciences Block 2: Core Concepts in Cosmetic Sciences Block 3: Analytical Techniques Block 4: Cell and Systems Biology SECOND YEAR: All year: Professional Portfolio 2 Block 1: Pharmaceutical Formulation Block 2: Cosmetic Formulation Block 3: Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products Block 4: Design, Manufacture and Evaluation of Cosmetic Products THIRD YEAR: All year: Professional Portfolio 3 Block 1: Drug Design and Biopharmaceutics Block 2: Personalised Medicine and Drug Delivery Block 3: Responsible Innovation in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science Block 4: Research Project
Assessment method
The programme has been designed to be student-focused to allow for more interactive learning, promoting a more inclusive, independent learning experience. A wide range of resources will be made available to you including podcast recordings, interactive large-group sessions, and laboratory-based practical sessions all of which will be complemented by workshops and seminars. Across the whole course, there will be a varied mix of assessments including report writing, competency-based activities, knowledge checks, critical thinking case studies, and unseen exams.
How to apply
14Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
| International | £16750 | Year 1 |
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
*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH