Cosmetic Science

Liverpool John Moores University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

About this course

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

  • 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.

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2112 Biological scientists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Liverpool
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

    Offered by

    Liverpool John Moores University

    Liverpool

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