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Optional internship
MSc: 2250 hours
PGDip: 1500 hours
Optional internship
Online
Dual degree
MSc: 180 CAT (90 ECTS)
PGDip: 120 CAT (60 ECTS)
Employability
plan
MSc: £8,388
PGDip: £5,988
Enrolment Fee: £560
This MSc/ PGDip Cosmetic Science prepares you to become an accredited professional, qualified to prescribe high-quality dermo-cosmetic treatments.
Our online MSc / PGDip Cosmetic Science will provide advanced training on the main skin alterations, the most used active ingredients in cosmetics, nutricosmetics and pharmacy protocols. It will also teach you how to advise on cosmetic products, formulate personalised products and improve sales in dermo-cosmetics with online marketing campaigns. With this postgraduate you will get highly-specialised training in a sector with a growing demand for qualified professionals.
You will have access to many hours of audio visual materials, which are essential teaching materials. Thus, you can study wherever and whenever you want.
Approximately twice a week you will carry out practical activities that will be reviewed and evaluated by your specialized teachers..
Class summaries, articles to stay up-to-date... You will have everything you need to keep on learning.
You will learn from well-known experts in the medical sector thanks to our master classes, which you can watch as many times as you want.
At the end of the course you will conduct a research project on a topic of your interest. One of our teachers will supervise your project.
Your teachers will open the doors to
training in MSc / PGDip
Cosmetic Science
with a focus on employability through specialisation:
From the first to the last stage of your training, we will always be by your side to help you make the most of every step.
As soon as you enrol, you will have access to the virtual platform. We will also start your employability plan. Let's get going!
Videos, PDF summaries and live classes from your teachers.
You will regularly test your knowledge to move steadily towards your goals.
You will carry out a bibliographic research project on a topic of your interest.
Let’s get to work! From 60 to 300 hours of optional internships available in a wide range of companies.
You have arrived at your destination! You now have your own CEMP qualification, University of Chichester university accreditation*, and EQAC accreditation*. It's time for new challenges... and new adventures!
*see accreditation conditions.
I want my CEMP certificate! I want my CEMP degree!As your journey progresses, you will discover different modules which will help you, step by step, to reach your final goal.
1. The skin. Structure and physiology
2. The skin. Cutaneous annexes I
3. The skin. Cutaneous annexes II
4. Functions of the skin. Skin microbiota. Cutaneous barrier Cutaneous permeability
5. Skin disorders I
6. Skin disorders II
7. Skin ageing
8. Skin typology
9. Diagnostic methods and procedure for skin analysis
1. Introduction to cosmetics
2. Cosmetic chemistry I: main compounds used in cosmetics
3. Cosmetic chemistry II: disperse systems
4. Cosmetics for hygiene
5. Moisturising and maintenance cosmetics
6. Cosmetics for facial care I
7. Cosmetics for facial care I
8. Body care cosmetics
Part I
9. Solar radiation and effects on the skin
10. Sun cosmetics
11. Hair cosmetics
12. Cosmetics for men
13. Natural cosmetics and phytocosmetics
14. Aromatherapy and aromacosmetics
15. Decorative cosmetics
16. Other cosmetics
Part II
17. Cosmetics for physiological conditions
18. Cosmetics for special situations
Part III
19. Nutricosmetics and nutraceuticals
20. Nutraceuticals for the microbiota
Part I
1. Cosmetics legislation
2. The cosmetic laboratory
3. Quality control
4. Safety report
Part II
1. Basic operations and stages of cosmetic production
2. Raw materials for the production of cosmetics
3. Cosmetic formulations
4. Development, production and marketing of a cosmetic line
Part III
1. Marketing in pharmacies
2. Dermo-cosmetic advice
"This programme seamlessly fits my work schedule, offering essential knowledge for my cosmetics career. The highlight is the international internship opportunities, aligning perfectly with my dermatology and cosmetic career goals Overall, this program is helping me achieve my dream of building my cosmetics line, and I appreciate its flexibility and valuable experiences".
I love the flexibility and structure of the programme, as I can study in my free time and don't need to attend university offline. I especially like that there are so many quizzes after each lesson, and our teacher Claudia Soto is so friendly, understanding and helpful.
"My experience has been fantastic, thanks to the effective learning method and the brilliant teacher, Claudia Soto. Her exceptional teaching is a highlight. Overall, it's been a great experience, and I'm eagerly anticipating the rest of the programme".
I decided to study at CEMP because it is a distance learning programme where I can work at my own pace. The feedback from other students seemed very promising, and the course content seemed interesting. So far, I have had a fantastic experience and have received all the help I need.
I chose CEMP as I have heard good reviews about the centre, plus I like how they have tutors who check in regularly with your progress. I hope after this master’s that I can understand skin science and cosmetic care product labelling better, and maybe be able to formulate my own range of products one day.
The teachers are always on hand and the programme is easy to navigate around a full-time job, especially good for a mature student like me.
It was an intense 9 months with many interesting seminars. Claudia Soto is an amazing person and a great lecturer. I really enjoyed her sessions; every week was a challenge but learning something new is always a challenge. I recommend this postgraduate for everyone who wants to dig deep into the field of cosmetics.
The programme is excellent. What I like most about the programme are the teachers, especially Dra Claudia. She is a great and helpful teacher.
I was drawn to the online Cosmetic Science programme for its incredible flexibility. The course is not just informative; it's exceptionally well-structured, and the support from both the staff and the amazing Professor Claudia has been a game-changer. Even for someone with a full-time job like me, transitioning to online learning was a breeze thanks to the well-crafted materials and accessible recorded lessons. The programme not only offers incredible flexibility but also provides invaluable insights.
Why enrol in our MSc / PGDip Cosmetic Science? Because in addition to having prestigious professors and a curriculum aimed at preventing student drop-out, we guide our students towards achieving their professional goals.
Learn more about the employability plan you'll benefit from the moment you sign up.
The MSc / PGDip Cosmetic Science can lead to a variety of career opportunities in the cosmetics industry, including product development, formulation chemistry, quality control/assurance, regulatory affairs and sales/marketing.
As a product development scientist, you will develop new cosmetic products, improve existing products and ensure that all products meet safety and regulatory standards. Formulation chemists are responsible for developing and testing new cosmetic products, while quality control/assurance professionals ensure that products meet quality standards. Regulatory affairs professionals work to ensure that products meet legal and regulatory requirements, while sales and marketing professionals promote cosmetic products to consumers.
Our MSc Cosmetic Science has a total duration of 2250 hours. This is equivalent to 180 UK credits, the workload typically associated with an academic year. You can also choose our PGDip, which has no Major Project included and has a duration of
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At CEMP, we offer online training programs that are fully adapted to the needs of each person, with tailored payment instalments available worldwide, to make sure each student is able to complete all stages of their postgraduate course successfully. To find out more about fees and payment plans, contact us through the online form and one of our friendly and experienced team will be in touch.
