12 monthsProgramme duration
17,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Taught in the Leicester School of Pharmacy, the Cosmetic Science MSc programme will provide students with hands-on experience of practical skills and research methods used in the field of cosmetic science. Teaching is based around the needs of modern industry and provides graduates with ethical and environmental perspectives to enable them to thrive in evolving industry requirements. It is informed by the strong links with industry that we have developed in the School and provides students with a holistic insight into the cosmetics industry.
Our course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career within the cosmetic science industry in areas such as formulation, manufacture, marketing, regulatory affairs or academia. Graduates will be well-rounded cosmetic scientists who are not only knowledgeable and skilled but also ethical, adaptable, and effective communicators, ready to contribute to the ever-evolving cosmetic industry - whether by joining established companies or pursuing their own entrepreneurial ventures.
Key features
Our course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career within the cosmetic science industry in areas such as formulation, manufacture, marketing, regulatory affairs or academia. Graduates will be well-rounded cosmetic scientists who are not only knowledgeable and skilled but also ethical, adaptable, and effective communicators, ready to contribute to the ever-evolving cosmetic industry - whether by joining established companies or pursuing their own entrepreneurial ventures.
Key features
- Our reputation of more than 100 years’ pharmacy teaching ensures we produce graduates of the highest calibre.
- DMU is one of only a handful of universities nationally offering a Cosmetic Science Masters programme.
- International and UK students will benefit from this course and will have opportunities to progress to PhD study and globally relevant employment in the cosmetics industry sector.
- Study a range of specialist modules allowing you to receive up-to-date insights on cosmetic formulation, manufacturing, and responsible innovation.
- In addition to the core scientific components of the programme, you will also focus on the business and intellectual property aspects that are interwoven with cosmetic innovation and entrepreneurship to enable career progression.
- Benefit from Block teaching, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one module at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Taught in the Leicester School of Pharmacy, the Cosmetic Science MSc programme will provide students with hands-on experience of practical skills and research methods used in the field of cosmetic science. Teaching is based around the needs of modern industry and provides graduates with ethical and environmental perspectives to enable them to thrive in evolving industry requirements. It is informed by the strong links with industry that we have developed in the School and provides students with a holistic insight into the cosmetics industry.
Our course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career within the cosmetic science industry in areas such as formulation, manufacture, marketing, regulatory affairs or academia. Graduates will be well-rounded cosmetic scientists who are not only knowledgeable and skilled but also ethical, adaptable, and effective communicators, ready to contribute to the ever-evolving cosmetic industry - whether by joining established companies or pursuing their own entrepreneurial ventures.
Key features
Our course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career within the cosmetic science industry in areas such as formulation, manufacture, marketing, regulatory affairs or academia. Graduates will be well-rounded cosmetic scientists who are not only knowledgeable and skilled but also ethical, adaptable, and effective communicators, ready to contribute to the ever-evolving cosmetic industry - whether by joining established companies or pursuing their own entrepreneurial ventures.
Key features
- Our reputation of more than 100 years’ pharmacy teaching ensures we produce graduates of the highest calibre.
- DMU is one of only a handful of universities nationally offering a Cosmetic Science Masters programme.
- International and UK students will benefit from this course and will have opportunities to progress to PhD study and globally relevant employment in the cosmetics industry sector.
- Study a range of specialist modules allowing you to receive up-to-date insights on cosmetic formulation, manufacturing, and responsible innovation.
- In addition to the core scientific components of the programme, you will also focus on the business and intellectual property aspects that are interwoven with cosmetic innovation and entrepreneurship to enable career progression.
- Benefit from Block teaching, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one module at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Admission Requirements
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
10,000 GBP
International
17,800 GBP
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