Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science

BSc · The University of Bradford · 3 years

Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science

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The University of Bradford

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MOnot published
SATISFACTION91%
CONTINUATION70%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS75%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 37% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).
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About this course

Pharmaceutical and cosmetic science occupies a distinctive niche where the rigour of pharmaceutical chemistry meets the innovation and consumer-facing creativity of the cosmetics industry. Pharmaceuticals and personal care products both depend on understanding how active ingredients work, how they interact with biological systems and how they can be formulated to be stable, effective and safe. Studying both areas gives you a scientific grounding that applies across drug development, regulatory affairs, formulation chemistry and the enormous global beauty and personal care market. At the University of Bradford, this three-year full-time programme includes a foundation year for students who need to consolidate their scientific preparation before the main degree begins. The foundation year ensures that all students are ready for the rigorous chemistry and biology content that follows, and

Where its graduates go

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).