Cosmetic Industrial Science 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Milan |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Pharmacy and PharmacologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master's degree programme in Cosmetic Industrial Science (CosmIS) aims to train a graduate with advanced skills in the research, development, industrial production, quality control and marketing of cosmetic products. This graduate 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 i) theoretical lectures, most of which complemented by laboratory activities, also conveyed through innovative teaching methods, and ii) an internship 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: - key formulation ingredients, i.e., inorganic, organic, polymeric and functional ingredients of cosmetic products, with their specific activity;

- physiology and specific functions of the skin and its annexes;

- formulation of semisolid, liquid and solid preparations for the development of skincare, hygiene, parfumes and make-up products;

- technologies applied to the manufacturing and packaging of cosmetic products;

- regulatory provisions and skills for placing a new cosmetic product on the market, according to the European guidelines;

- microbiological risk assessment and alternative protocols for the relevant toxicological characterization;

- quality assessment and stability monitoring of cosmetic products;

- marketing and communication, business plan and project financial evaluation relevant to cosmetic products.


During the internship, students are expected to develop a personal project on a topic consistent with the Master's degree programme. 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, and expertise in the scientific approach to solving problems typical of the profession.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master's degree programme in Cosmetic Industrial Science (CosmIS) aims to train a graduate with advanced skills in the research, development, industrial production, quality control and marketing of cosmetic products. This graduate 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 i) theoretical lectures, most of which complemented by laboratory activities, also conveyed through innovative teaching methods, and ii) an internship 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: - key formulation ingredients, i.e., inorganic, organic, polymeric and functional ingredients of cosmetic products, with their specific activity;

- physiology and specific functions of the skin and its annexes;

- formulation of semisolid, liquid and solid preparations for the development of skincare, hygiene, parfumes and make-up products;

- technologies applied to the manufacturing and packaging of cosmetic products;

- regulatory provisions and skills for placing a new cosmetic product on the market, according to the European guidelines;

- microbiological risk assessment and alternative protocols for the relevant toxicological characterization;

- quality assessment and stability monitoring of cosmetic products;

- marketing and communication, business plan and project financial evaluation relevant to cosmetic products.


During the internship, students are expected to develop a personal project on a topic consistent with the Master's degree programme. 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, and expertise in the scientific approach to solving problems typical of the profession.

Admission Requirements

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Admission Requirements Eligible for admission to the Master's degree programme in CosmIS are: - graduates in the classes listed below, as well as in the corresponding classes related to DM 509/99: · L-27 Chemical Sciences and Technologies · L-29 Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies · graduates in other classes, as well as graduates in master's, specialist and four-year degree programmes allowed by a resolution of the competent boards, provided they meet the following minimum requirements: at least 35 ECTS earned in mathematical (MAT01-MAT06), physical (FIS01-FIS03, FIS07), chemical (CHIM01-CHIM10) and biological (BIO09-BIO19) disciplines, divided as follows: at least 25 ECTS in chemistry and biology, including at least 15 ECTS in chemistry ones; - graduates in possession of a degree obtained abroad recognized as eligible on the basis of correspondence with Italian degrees. In addition, to be admitted to the Master's degree programme, the student must possess proven language skills in English, at least at level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference).
Knowledge Assessment The verification of the possession of the pre-established curricular requirements for the admission to the Master's degree programme and the evaluation of the personal skills of candidates are in charge of a Committee for admittance appointed by the Teaching Board. Access to the programme is regulated by a compulsory test aimed at ascertaining the initial skills of the candidates, with a view to successfully completing their course of studies. In order to be admitted into the Master's degree in CosmIS, candidates must: a) meet all admission requirements by 31 December 2025. In the case of applications for admission accompanied by a degree obtained abroad, the verification will be based on the evaluation of the diploma supplement. An interview may be required for clarification. For non-EU students, who may have visa and/or residence permit problems, the interview, if needed, could be scheduled within the month of May 2025; b) achieve a score in the test higher than the threshold set by the Committee, i.e. at least 50% of answers have to be correct. In case of slight insufficiencies (45-49%) the Committee for admittance reserves the right to take the curriculum vitae presented by the candidate into consideration and eventually call the candidate for an interview (held remotely through a videoconferencing platform) in order to better assess his/her preparation. The test will assess knowledge and skills in: - principles of biology, human physiology and biochemistry; - principles of general, analytical, inorganic and organic chemistry; All applicants will be required to take the test, including transfer students from other universities/courses. For admission tests, there are two separate sessions: FIRST SESSION - May 12th 2025, SECOND SESSION - September 9th 2025. Non-EU candidates applying for a student Visa can only partecipate to the first session on May 12th 2025. The test can only be taken once and is open even for upcoming graduates and candidates, who did not proven yet their language skills in English. For test details including dates, time, venue and delivery modes, please refer to Additional information posted on the web site of the course (https://cosmis.cdl.unimi.it/en/enrolment).
Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.

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