Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Science at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The University of Cincinnati offers an Online Cosmetic Science Certificate Program that strives to meet the needs of individuals currently working in the cosmetic and personal care industry and students in related fields who would like to gain employment in this area. This certificate provides unique training opportunities for students interested in cosmetic science provided by our internationally recognized faculty.

Faculty: James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: online | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

Students may take classes without formal acceptance into the certificate program; however, it is recommended that not more than six credits be taken prior to matriculation into the program. This certificate will ultimately require completing 12 graduate credits and can serve as an entry point to the Online Master's Degree in Cosmetic Science.

Career pathways

Careers are available in the areas of: Skin Care Formulation Cosmetic Technology Hair Care Scientist Clinical Testing and Instrumentation Fragrance Formulation and Testing

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programmatic minimum admission criteria include: A U.S. bachelors degree from a institutionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from foreign country. A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or foreign equivalent. At least one semester of undergraduate course work in organic chemistry and calculus, or related fields; or the equivalent as determined by the graduate program Resume/CV If English is not your native language, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 90 (internet-based) or 235 (computer-based) is required.

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

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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