Master in Cosmetic Science and Technology

The second-level master in Cosmetic Science and Technology is offered by the Department of Pharmacy of the University of Naples Federico II and lasts two years. The programme covers cosmetic chemistry, legislation, formulation and quality control, dermatology and toxicology, skin pathophysiology, marketing and business management. The cosmetics sector requires chemical and pharmaceutical skills, but also knowledge of regulations and of the market. The master integrates these areas, from formulation to quality control, from dermatology to toxicology and on to marketing and business management.

The course takes place in person in Naples. Internships at partner companies are included. The total cost indicated is €3,000. Italian is presumed to be the language. Credits and start date are not stated. The two-year duration is longer than that of many masters and leaves room for an articulated programme. The internships at partner companies make it possible to come into contact with the world of production, although the page does not state the hours or the companies involved. The total cost of €3,000 must be weighed against the commitment required.

The master prepares students to work in the cosmetics industry, from formulation to quality control and marketing. It is aimed at graduates interested in the cosmetics sector; the precise requirements are not detailed. The aim is to prepare cosmetology experts able to work in the laboratory, in quality control, in regulatory offices and in commercial functions. The page indicates as its audience graduates interested in the sector, without specifying the degrees: it is advisable to check in the call for applications which degrees are accepted. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. 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. It may also be useful to ask whether information sessions or orientation days are held, in which lecturers present the course and answer candidates' questions. Finally, it is advisable to check the application deadlines and the documents to attach, because enrolment deadlines may be short and vary from one academic year to the next. It should also be clarified whether the cost indicated includes all activities, or whether additional fees, enrolment taxes or costs for materials and for the final exam, if any, are charged.