About the 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.

　　Start date(s): September

　　Study mode: Full-time

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester (September), 2024	Liverpool
September, 2025	Liverpool

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Liverpool John Moores University

You will need: 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

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Liverpool John Moores University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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