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    MSc Full-time (1 year)

Masters Degree Description

LJMUs Cosmetic Science MSc provides postgraduates with expertise in formulation, testing and regulations relating to the UK and global cosmetics industry.

  • Study on this Cosmetic Science MSc, which has been designed in consultation with industry
  • The first MSc in Cosmetic Science to be accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry*
  • Learn from a research active, academic team within one of the oldest and well-established schools of pharmacy in the world
  • Discover key modules taught by world-renowned academics involved in the EU Horizon Cosmos Project, with a strong emphasis on the safety assessment of cosmetic products
  • Undertake research projects with potential industry partners and academic research groups, including: Formulation and Drug Delivery Group, Chemoinformatics Research Group and Biomedical Science Research Group
  • Enhance your knowledge of cosmetic products and gain hands-on laboratory experience
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of safety and regulatory requirements
  • Acquire business knowledge and skills to create and launch new cosmetic products

The MSc Cosmetic Science has been designed to introduce new concepts, ideas and methods to students, whilst also encouraging them to become more independent thinkers.

The curriculum has been designed in consultation with industry to enable you to develop the higher level academic knowledge and practical skills required by the cosmetics sector.

On graduation you will be able to produce and market new products for potential employers in the industry, as well as be in a position to start your own business.

There may be opportunities to undertake a research project at a cosmetic science company as part of the programme.

Entry Requirements

You will need:

a minimum 2:2 honours degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, and Microbiology or related Science disciplines

Additional Information: 

IELTS requirements 6.5 (Min. 5.5 in each component) 

Pearson PTE Academic 64 (minimum 59 in each component for UKVI purposes)

RPL is accepted on this programme 

All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via NARIC

If you have applied to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate.

Contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for guidance

If you have any specific queries, please contact scspgt@ljmu.ac.uk

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Fees

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more

Programme Funding

https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/computational-toxicology-msc

Student Destinations

LJMU has an excellent record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

This programme offers a coherent and progressive education, providing expertise and knowledge in formulation, testing, regulation and licensing ready for employment in the cosmetic, perfumery and related industries.

Although the majority of graduates will go on to secure employment in cosmetic and perfumery companies, there is also the option to progress your academic studies by studying for a PhD.

Module Details

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Physiology and Toxicology
20 credits
Formulation and Characterisation of Cosmetics Products
20 credits
Safety-Based Decision Making
20 credits
Natural Products in Cosmetics
20 credits
Scientific Principles in Cosmetic Science
20 credits
Concept to Consumer
20 credits

Optional modules

Research Project
60 credits
Placement Project
60 credits

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