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Full time | University of Sunderland | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Beauty & Make Up Retailing Toiletries / Cosmetics Production

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

This course will equip you with the skills needed to work in the cosmetics, personal care and fragrance industries in the UK and around the world, including formulation, quality control, safety and claims substantiation testing, regulatory framework, and business skills.

You will be taught by a wide range of academic staff and selected external experts, allowing you to gain skills and knowledge in a thematically coherent manner via lectures, teamwork, group presentations, new product development exercises, dermatology, and working in skin and hair technology labs.

Career ready

As a Cosmetic Science graduate, you'll have a wide range of employment options in the cosmetic and related pharmaceutical industries. Sunderland is well-regarded by employers in the pharmaceutical sector and have worked with GSK for over 20 years.

Modules

Advanced Business and Marketing skills in the Cosmetics Industry (30 Credits)
Advances in Dermatology and Hair Care (30 Credits)
EU and Worldwide Regulation for the Manufacture and Marketing of Cosmetic, Personal Care and Fragrance Products (30 Credits)
Formulation, Manufacture and Material Science Skills for Cosmetic, Personal Care and Fragrance Products (30 Credits)
Research Project (60 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,500

Entry requirements

We invite applications from holders of, or those who hope to be awarded at least a second class honours degree in a relevant subject such as cosmetic science, science, technology, engineering and maths. We also accept equivalent qualifications from other countries. Our typical offer is 57% - 60% from a recognised university a 3 year (4 year for Engineering) graduation degree from an AICTE / UGC recognised University.