Master in Cosmetic Product Sciences

The first-level Master in Cosmetic Product Sciences is offered by the Department of Pharmacy - Drug Sciences of the University of Bari Aldo Moro. It covers research and development, production, quality control, marketing and certification, with lectures, practical exercises, laboratories, company internships and specialist seminars. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts one year, is worth 63 credits and is taught in a mixed format, with a remote part, in Bari. The cost is 3,700 euros. Compulsory attendance is 80%. The places available are 12 to 20 and the internship is included in the pathway.

The aim is to offer a specialisation in the cosmetics sector, with transversal skills ranging from research and development to regulatory and health aspects. The career opportunities indicated are research laboratories, cosmetic companies, quality control and technical consultancy. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.