Course summary
Taught in the Leicester School of Pharmacy, the Cosmetic Science MSc programme will provide students with hands-on experience of practical skills and research methods used in the field of cosmetic science. Teaching is based around the needs of modern industry and provides graduates with ethical and environmental perspectives to enable them to thrive in evolving industry requirements. It is informed by the strong links with industry that we have developed in the School and provides students with a holistic insight into the cosmetics industry. Our course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career within the cosmetic science industry in areas such as formulation, manufacture, marketing, regulatory affairs or academia. Graduates will be well-rounded cosmetic scientists who are not only knowledgeable and skilled but also ethical, adaptable, and effective communicators, ready to contribute to the ever-evolving cosmetic industry - whether by joining established companies or pursuing their own entrepreneurial ventures. Key features
- Our reputation of more than 100 years’ pharmacy teaching ensures we produce graduates of the highest calibre.
- DMU is one of only a handful of universities nationally offering a Cosmetic Science Masters programme.
- International and UK students will benefit from this course and will have opportunities to progress to PhD study and globally relevant employment in the cosmetics industry sector.
- Study a range of specialist modules allowing you to receive up-to-date insights on cosmetic formulation, manufacturing, and responsible innovation.
- In addition to the core scientific components of the programme, you will also focus on the business and intellectual property aspects that are interwoven with cosmetic innovation and entrepreneurship to enable career progression.
- Benefit from Block teaching, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one module at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Assessment method
You will be expected to participate in an extensive programme of learning that will require full commitment and focus throughout your study. The learning environment for the first four blocks of teaching is varied with lectures, workshops, seminars, laboratory-based practicals, and computer laboratories. You can expect to spend about a third of your directed study time working at the bench in our research laboratories. In the fifth and sixth blocks of teaching, the learning venue will depend on your dissertation topic and will be much more aimed at guided self-study. Each module is assessed by coursework; a variety of assessment methods are used throughout the programme which are authentic to the role of an industrial cosmetic scientist. The assessments include practical reports, case study reports; oral and poster presentations and a final dissertation.
Entry requirements
2:2 or equivalent, in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science (or equivalent) or a portfolio of professional and / or academic qualifications of equivalent standing to an Honours degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH