BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science with Integrated Foundation Year

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

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Integrated Foundation Year

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

• On campus, United Kingdom