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Chemistry with Cosmetic Science with Foundation

BSc · The University of Reading · 4 years

Chemistry with Cosmetic Science with Foundation

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The University of Reading

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MOnot published
SATISFACTION81%
CONTINUATION65%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS70%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 37% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).
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About this course

Chemistry is the central science, concerned with the composition, structure and properties of matter and the reactions that transform one substance into another. When combined with cosmetic science, it takes on a highly applied dimension, bringing the principles of physical chemistry, organic chemistry and formulation science to bear on the creation of skincare products, haircare, fragrance and personal care formulations. This is a discipline where rigorous laboratory science meets an industry worth hundreds of billions of pounds globally, and where chemical knowledge has direct, practical consequences. At the University of Reading, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation element, which provides a thorough preparation in the underlying sciences before the main degree programme begins. This makes it well suited to students who wish to consolidate their scientific knowled

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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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).