With over 120 years of teaching experience in the Leicester School of Pharmacy, you’ll benefit from our respected reputation and expertise.
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 expertise.
- A proud heritage: Benefit from over 120 years of teaching experience in the renowned Leicester School of Pharmacy.
- 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, The Body Shop, Catalent, 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.
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