Overview

Key features

As part of the Leicester School of Pharmacy, we have over 100 years of experience which will allow us to provide you with both the theoretical and practical skills you will need to thrive in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry following graduation. This will also be supported by our extensive network of collaborations with both industries ensuring that real-time developments in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry are a focal point on the programme.
During the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science (Hons) programme at De Montfort University , you will study a wide range of topics that will firstly introduce you to the fundamental principles in pharmaceutics and cosmetics alongside analytical techniques and basics in biological systems, cell biology, microbiology and physiology.
This will then feed into and complement the second-year modules which will focus on design, formulation, manufacture and evaluation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. The final year will delve deeper into more advanced and niche topics including drug design, personalised medicines, responsible innovation and sustainability.

Accreditation

This course has undergone a successful review and continues to meet the challenges of the industry and the requirements of both students and employers in the 21st Century.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell and Systems Biology

Pharmaceutical Formulation

Cosmetic Formulation

Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products

Design, Manufacture and Evaluation of Cosmetic Products

Drug Design and Biopharmaceutics

Personalised Medicine and Drug Delivery

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacy Health Sciences View 128 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including: English and Maths
A minimum of 96 points from 2 or more A levels, 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 D or above
BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science - Merit/Merit/Merit
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science - Merit/Merit/Merit
Pass QAA Accredited Science Access to HE with at least 15 level 3 credits in Chemistry at merit and 15 level 3 credits in a second science subject at merit.
24+ with 6 higher level points in Chemistry and another science (preferably Biology)
Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling
Information relevant to the course applied for
Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence
If relevant for the course - work and life experience
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Disciplines

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