MSc Cosmetic Science at University of Sunderland

You’ll gain in-demand skills in formulation, quality control, safety testing, claims substantiation, and the regulatory and business frameworks that support product development. You'll be taught by expert academic staff alongside industry professionals, with access to advanced lab facilities in the John Dawson Sciences Complex. Specialist labs in skin and hair technology provide the perfect environment to test and develop real-world formulations.

Department: Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A curriculum shaped by industry needs, designed in consultation with cosmetic and pharmaceutical partners.

Career pathways

If you're interested in the science behind skincare, personal care, and beauty products, the MSc Cosmetic Science course will prepare you for a rewarding career in the cosmetics, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries, both in the UK and globally.

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