MSc Cosmetic Science

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. 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. What makes this course unique: Throughout the course, you’ll learn to navigate the full product lifecycle, from concept and formulation to safety, regulation, marketing, and distribution, giving you the confidence to step into a wide range of professional roles. Career opportunities include roles i

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: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

October 2026 Full-time

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

• On campus, United Kingdom