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Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science

BSc (Hons)

Typical offer for 2025
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Suitable for applications.

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 104 UCAS tariff points.

A levels

BCC to include Biology or Chemistry with a minimum 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).

T levels

Merit.

BTEC Extended Diploma

Applied Science - DMM in a relevant science to include at least 4 units of Chemistry or Biology at Merit.

Applicants on Access Programmes

104 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma – Science subject required. Must include a minimum of 12 credits of Biology or Chemistry at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

104 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at grade 6 and one other Higher Level Science subject plus Higher Level 3 or Standard Level 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.

Plus minimum of

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

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS 6.0 with no subtest less than 5.5 or the equivalent.

Foundation Year entry

If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may be nominated on our Foundation Year in Clinical Sciences and Medicine programme.

Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%.

The modules Introduction to Chemistry and Introduction to Biology should have a mark of greater than 50%.

If you are an international student and do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto this course, you may be interested in our International College.

Transferring from another university

Applications for advanced entry will not be considered for this programme.

Teaching, learning and assessment

The course will be delivered as follows:

  • 60% lectures and team-based learning
  • 40% practical elements in lab and manufacturing settings

Guest lectures will be delivered by experts from the industry every semester. The guest lecturers will update you on recent technologies and trends in product design.

A one-day visit to the industry will be organised in Semester Four, to provide exposure to the different unit operations, process flow, and interdepartmental working mechanisms.

Our facilities

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Study support

Our comprehensive support services will help you to achieve your full potential – both academically and personally.

We provide all you need to make the very best of your time with us, and successfully progress through your studies and on into the world of graduate employment.

Our support services include:

  • Personal tutors
  • Disability services
  • Counselling services
  • MyBradford student support centres
  • The Students’ Union
  • Chaplaincy and faith advisers
  • An on-campus nursery
  • Halls wardens

We have well-stocked libraries and excellent IT facilities across campus. These facilities are open 24 hours a day during term time, meaning you’ll always find a place to get things done on campus.

Our Academic Skills Advice Service will work with you to develop your academic, interpersonal and transferable skills.

Research

Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.