Cosmetic Industrial Science Program By University of Milan |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Pharmacy and PharmacologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master's degree programme in Cosmetic Industrial Science (CosmIS), fully taught in English,  aims to train graduates with advanced skills in the research, development, industrial production, quality control and marketing of cosmetic products. Graduates will be immediately ready for placement in qualified positions, at different levels within cosmetic companies.

The skills and the competencies necessary for the achievement of such goals are acquired through:

  • theoretical lectures, most of which complemented by laboratory activities, also conveyed through innovative teaching methods;
  • an internship, lasting at least 6 months, to be carried out preferably in cosmetic companies, in Italy or abroad.

With reference to the aforementioned objectives, the Master's degree programme provides students with knowledge of: 

  1. key formulation ingredients; 
  2. inorganic, organic or polymeric ingredients, of cosmetic products and functional ingredients, with their specific activity;
  3. physiology and specific functions of the skin and its annexes;
  4. formulation of semisolid, liquid and solid preparations for the development of skincare, hygiene and make-up products;
  5. technologies applied to the manufacturing and packaging of cosmetic products;
  6. regulatory provisions and skills for placing a new cosmetic product on the market, according to the European guidelines;
  7. microbiological risk assessment and alternative protocols for the relevant toxicological characterization;
  8. quality assessment and stability monitoring of cosmetic products;
  9. marketing and communication, business plan and project financial evaluation relevant to cosmetic products.

During the internship, students are expected to choose an original topic, consistent with the Master's degree programme undertaken, and develop a personal project. This internship is also intended to acquire teamwork aptitudes, critical abilities, and communication skills. At the end of the internship, the student will write a Master's degree thesis in English to be presented and discussed during the final examination. The degree in CosmIS will be conferred to students who have acquired interdisciplinary knowledge and comprehension skills in all the areas covered by their training, particularly in the chemical, chemical/pharmaceutical, biochemical/toxicological, pharmaceutical/technological and legislative fields related to the development and manufacturing of cosmetic products, with an acquired expertise in the scientific approach to solving problems typical of the profession.  

Program overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master's degree programme in Cosmetic Industrial Science (CosmIS), fully taught in English,  aims to train graduates with advanced skills in the research, development, industrial production, quality control and marketing of cosmetic products. Graduates will be immediately ready for placement in qualified positions, at different levels within cosmetic companies.

The skills and the competencies necessary for the achievement of such goals are acquired through:

  • theoretical lectures, most of which complemented by laboratory activities, also conveyed through innovative teaching methods;
  • an internship, lasting at least 6 months, to be carried out preferably in cosmetic companies, in Italy or abroad.

With reference to the aforementioned objectives, the Master's degree programme provides students with knowledge of: 

  1. key formulation ingredients; 
  2. inorganic, organic or polymeric ingredients, of cosmetic products and functional ingredients, with their specific activity;
  3. physiology and specific functions of the skin and its annexes;
  4. formulation of semisolid, liquid and solid preparations for the development of skincare, hygiene and make-up products;
  5. technologies applied to the manufacturing and packaging of cosmetic products;
  6. regulatory provisions and skills for placing a new cosmetic product on the market, according to the European guidelines;
  7. microbiological risk assessment and alternative protocols for the relevant toxicological characterization;
  8. quality assessment and stability monitoring of cosmetic products;
  9. marketing and communication, business plan and project financial evaluation relevant to cosmetic products.

During the internship, students are expected to choose an original topic, consistent with the Master's degree programme undertaken, and develop a personal project. This internship is also intended to acquire teamwork aptitudes, critical abilities, and communication skills. At the end of the internship, the student will write a Master's degree thesis in English to be presented and discussed during the final examination. The degree in CosmIS will be conferred to students who have acquired interdisciplinary knowledge and comprehension skills in all the areas covered by their training, particularly in the chemical, chemical/pharmaceutical, biochemical/toxicological, pharmaceutical/technological and legislative fields related to the development and manufacturing of cosmetic products, with an acquired expertise in the scientific approach to solving problems typical of the profession.  

Admission requirements

2 Years

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Tuition fees

The University of Milan is a public institution. Therefore, the university offers lower tuition fees in proportion to income, with fees being curbed in order to guarantee, to the greatest possible extent, the right for every student to have the opportunity to study. 

For international students, enrolment fees vary according to the student’s citizenship and can vary between €156 to maximum of €1,156 each academic year.

The University of Milan also offers scholarships and other special funding, such as refectory and accommodation services. Enrolled students can apply for a scholarship, depending on whether they’re based on merit, income or both.

The Excellence Scholarships program is particularly aimed at international students. The program offers 100 incentive grants to the newly enrolled best international students at master’s level. The incentives include 50 scholarships of €6,000 plus enrollment fee exemption. 

To find out more about special funding and scholarships, visit the university’s website

Entry requirements

Almost all bachelor's and single cycle degree programs require candidates sit an admission test to ensure they are eligible for their chosen course of study. Each year, between February and July, the University of Milan publishes its calls to apply for admission to bachelor’s degree programs. These calls for application report the procedure for enrolment (matriculation) on the first year of studies, as well as:

  • Admission requirements,
  • Dates, programs, procedures and locations for evaluation tests and entrance examinations,
  • Number of places available for programs with limited enrolment,
  • Instructions for candidates with disabilities or SLD,
  • Information on rankings,
  • Enrolment procedures.


Further information can be found on the university’s website

How to apply

If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to the University of Milan, you’ll need to complete an online application form which can be found on the university’s website. This is where you’ll also be able to find further details about how to apply as well as specific information regarding entry requirements.   


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The University of Milan offers 74 master’s programs, 32 doctoral programs, as well as 26 vocational master’s courses and 65 postgraduate schools of professional specialization.

Tuition fees

The University of Milan is a public institution. Therefore, the university offers low, income-curbed tuition fees  in order to guarantee, to the greatest possible extent, the right for every student to have the opportunity to study. 

For international students, enrolment fees vary according to the student’s citizenship and the chosen course of study. 

The University of Milan also offers scholarships and other special funding, such as refectory and accommodation services. Enrolled students can apply for a scholarship, depending on whether they’re based on merit, income or both.

The Excellence Scholarships program is particularly aimed at international students. The program offers 100 incentive grants to the newly enrolled best international students at master’s level. The incentives include 50 scholarships of €6,000 plus enrollment fee exemption. 

To find out more about special funding and scholarships, visit the university’s website

Entry requirements

Those who hold, or are about to complete a bachelor's degree (or equivalent title) by the end of December or by the deadline indicated in the Program Structure for the selected master's degree program may apply to enroll on a postgraduate degree program. 

Graduates who wish to apply for a doctoral program or a medical specialization school must follow the instructions in the competitive examination announcements.

For specific entry requirements you should also consult the master’s degree program that you’re interested in applying to. 

European citizens, non-EU citizens who reside in Italy with a current, valid “permesso di soggiorno” (residence permit) and natives of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Lichtenstein can apply. Non-EU citizens who are residents abroad must submit a pre-application request to the Italian Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence.

Some master degree programs have open admissions (on the basis of a case-by-case evaluation of the student candidature). Other programs will require candidates to sit an admission tests in order to ensure they are eligible for their chosen course of study. 

You must submit your admission application directly to the university.

Each year, between February and July, the University of Milan publishes its calls to apply for admission to master degree programs. These calls for application report the procedure for enrolment (matriculation) on the first year of studies, as well as:

  • Admission requirements,
  • Dates, programs, procedures and locations for evaluation tests and entrance examinations,
  • Number of places available for programs with limited enrolment,
  • Instructions for candidates with disabilities or SLD,
  • Information on rankings,
  • Enrolment procedures.


Further information can be found on the university’s website

How to apply

If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to the University of Milan, you’ll need to complete an online application form which can be found on the university’s website. This is where you’ll also be able to find further details about how to apply as well as specific information regarding entry requirements.  

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