Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science with Foundation Year
Liverpool John Moores University
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science with Foundation Year
Course Summary
The aim of this degree course is to provide you with knowledge and understanding of core subject matter and first-hand experience of relevant laboratory techniques to enable you to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical or cosmetic industries or progress to further study. The programme has been designed to give you a solid foundation in the subjects that underpin Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science and then to explore how research and development procedures are applied in the industry.
The course will not only give you technological know-how, but also the transferable key skills to give you that competitive edge when it comes to climbing the career ladder. We encourage you take advantage of the opportunity to complete a one year placement after Level 5 as it will give direct experience of working in the industry, helping you identify career options and adding real value to your CV after graduation.
Course Details - Modules
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
Course Details – Assessment Method
There are a number of different assessment styles used at each Level of the programme including laboratory reports, essays, presentations and online exercises. Some modules also incorporate formative assessments, particularly at lower levels. Most modules comprise an assessment weighting of 60% Exam: 40% coursework. Examinations comprise multiple-choice questions, written answers or problem-based questions and sample questions are made available to aid student preparation and revision.
Feedback, either written or verbal, is provided on all formatively and summatively assessed coursework. Modules will specify a feedback deadline alongside assessment submission deadlines. Feedback will normally be available within 15 working days after the assessment deadline and will relate to the specific assessment criteria. Many assessments utilise online marking rubrics, which illustrate to students how each assessment criterion is to be met, alongside the corresponding range of grade ratings.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
SPC2
Institution code:
L51
Campus Name:
Liverpool John Moores University
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Preferably 1 A2 Level in a relevant science subject.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Overall Pass required.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. 24 IB Diploma Points - specific grades are required from Science.
Diploma subjects / grades required: DD if studied on its own or to the total of 88 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications.
Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Extended diploma subjects / grades required: MMM if studied on its own or to the total of 88 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. 88 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects.
Please contact the University if you have any questions regarding the relevance of your qualifications.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
72%
Go onto work and study:
96%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
11000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval. The above fees are for 2021/22. Fees for 2022/23 are to be provided.
Provider information
Egerton Court (Headquarters)
2 Rodney Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Liverpool
L1 2UA
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