Cosmetic Science Programs Around the World

Cosmetic Science Advanced Degrees

1. University of Cincinnati (US) – On-line degree program focusing on design, evaluation, and control of cosmetic products. Nationally acclaimed Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science with emphasis in Cosmetic Science on-line. Lectures are offered asynchronously over the internet to accommodate the work and travel schedules of those who wish to take courses without distracting from current employment. Requires some visits to Cincinnati.

2. Fairleigh Dickenson (US) — M.A. in Science (Cosmetic Science Concentration). Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Natural Sciences offers a Master of Arts in Science with a concentration in Cosmetic Science. This concentration, the first of its kind in New Jersey, was implemented in 1982 with the support and approval of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Today, FDU’s Cosmetic Science program continues to fulfill the needs of those responsible for creating commercial products in the cosmetics, toiletries, and fragrance industries. It enables practitioners to learn the latest advances in their field and helps students to develop advanced skills that can lead to senior assignments in the cosmetics industry.

3. Fashion Institute and Technology – Explore marketing and product development in the cosmetics and fragrance industries. Get a brief overview of the history of this exciting industry and learn the language used by marketers, developers, chemists and perfumers. Study the basics of working in a cosmetics and fragrance laboratory and investigate how beauty products are made. Students have a hands-on experience creating beauty products across a variety of categories. Please note that students will be exposed to a wide variety of odors and should not be allergic to smells.

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