Cosmetic Science

Entry requirements

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

• IELTS requirements 6.5 (Min. 5.5 in each component)
• Pearson 58-64 (minimum 51 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

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Study on the UK’s only Cosmetic Science MSc, 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

Information for international students

Fees and funding

Please see the course page for more information.