Cosmetic Science

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

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.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Fees and funding

Find out more about course fees and available funding.