Program Overview

Cosmetics Sciences Program

The Cosmetics Sciences Program is designed to prepare professionals with knowledge and skills on the science, research, and development of cosmetics that ensure competent practices and public wellbeing.

Program Mission

The program mission is to prepare professionals with knowledge and skills on the science, research, and development of cosmetics that ensure competent practices and public wellbeing.

Program Goals

The program goals are to:

• Support the ongoing educational needs in the field of cosmetics through continuing education and advanced programs.
• Enhance the professionals' ability to apply the principles of cosmetic sciences and utilize them efficiently in their practice.
• Develop essential research skills and expertise required for designing, validating, and analyzing various cosmetic products.
• Improve community knowledge on rational use and safety of cosmetics by providing community outreach programs.

Graduate Attributes

On successful completion of the program, the graduates will have:

• Deep understanding of cosmetic related sciences.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and career development.
• Essential skills to access and critique research findings from scientific literature in cosmetic R&D.
• Fundamental knowledge on rational use and safety of cosmetics that ensure public wellbeing.
• Personal responsibility and professional ethics.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements are:

• A bachelor's degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution, with a minimum grade letter of C (i.e. GPA ≥2.75 out of 5).
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Good conduct and medically fit.
• Proof of English language proficiency and/or passing the department admission exam (if announced within the requirements for that year).
• In addition to the admission requirements that will be announced by the Deanship of Graduate Studies.

Study System

The study system consists of:

• Coursework (including research project)
• Total of 33 credit hours (distributed over 2 years)