Master Chimie - Arômes, Parfums et Cosmétiques (ARPAC) at Le Havre Normandie Université

Programme overview

Master giving the skills sought by the flavour, fragrance and cosmetics industries through chemical, physico-chemical and sensory analysis of flavoured, fragranced and cosmetic products. Two tracks, Arômes-Parfums and Cosmétiques, with specialisation from semester 2. Capacity is 30.

Faculty: UFR des Sciences et Techniques | Department: Chimie | Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time; mainly taught in French | Location: Le Havre, Normandie, France

What you will study

Theoretical, experimental and methodological training with progressive professional specialisation; mandatory placement of at least 8 weeks in M1.

Career pathways

Flavour extraction project manager, cosmetic formulation project manager, technical studies officer in fine fragrance, perfumer-analyst or sensory analyst; doctorate within the Normandy chemistry doctoral school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Licence 3 in chemistry with an organic, analytical and macromolecular emphasis. M1 on Mon Master; M2 through eCandidat.

Domestic applicants: EUR 254 a year (2025/2026). National registration fee (droits d'inscription) as stated by the university for EU/EEA/Swiss students; excludes the CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,941 a year (2025/2026). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students enrolling for the first time at the university in 2025/2026 and not exempt; students already enrolled in 2024/2025 and those exempt pay the national rate; excludes the CVEC. Source

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/

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