BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science Full-time

If you're passionate about science and interested in the beauty, skincare, or personal care industries, the BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science degree is your gateway to a creative and fast-growing sector. You’ll explore the science behind cosmetics through core subjects like chemistry, physiology, dermatology, and the principles of formulation, with a strong focus on how these apply to real-world products. You'll also gain an understanding of the regulatory, business, and marketing frameworks that shape the global cosmetics industry. In your second year, you'll take a deeper dive into formulation science, dermatology, and professional practice, learning about the importance of colour, and how products are manufactured at both lab and industrial scale. Your final year includes a research project, which you can tailor to your interests or link to a previous placement or work experience, which is an excellent opportunity to impress future employers and apply your knowledge to a real-world challe

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Integrated Foundation Year

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

• On campus, United Kingdom