Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation Science at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation Science gives Bachelor of Science graduates the scientific knowledge and skills to safely develop, formulate and test cosmetics. It is an intensive, applied specialisation that runs over one year and includes compulsory laboratory practicals, tutorials and group projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 1 year (maximum 2 years) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Six courses covering basic hair and skin anatomy, cosmetic ingredients, cosmetic formulation, product stability, efficacy assessment, product safety and quality management, and the regulation of cosmetic formulation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BSc or equivalent with Chemistry 3, or a degree with Biochemistry 3 (with at least Chemistry 2), or a partially completed or non-degree qualification with Chemistry 2 and relevant work experience. Applicants submit a CV and motivation letter; NBT not required. Offers are subject to availability of space.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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