Master’s Degree in Science and Technology of the Cosmetic Industry

The Master's Degree in Science and Technology of the Cosmetic Industry, class LM-71, is a two-year course of the Department of Pharmacy of the University of Naples Federico II. The programme includes general and physical chemistry, organic and pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical technology and regulations, pharmacology, biology, microbiology, marketing and communication applied to cosmetics. The cosmetic industry requires skills that combine chemistry, pharmacy and regulations. The course, of class LM-71, provides a broad scientific base, ranging from general and organic chemistry to pharmacology, from biology to microbiology, and completes it with technology and regulations, as well as marketing and communication.

The course takes place in person in Naples. For practical activities the page cites laboratories, workshops and collaborations with companies, without details on internships. The language is not declared and Italian is presumed. Credits, price and start date are not stated. This balance between science and the market is a characteristic feature of the programme. The practical activities, the workshops and the collaborations with companies cited by the page indicate attention to contact with businesses, although they are not described in detail, and it is not clear whether a compulsory internship exists. Information must therefore be requested from the department.

The aim is to fill the shortage of qualified professionals in the chemical-cosmetology sector and to respond to the demand of Italian and international industry. The career opportunities are roles in cosmetic companies, research laboratories, regulatory bodies and freelance practice. The course was created to fill the shortage of qualified professionals in the chemical-cosmetology sector and to respond to the demand of Italian and international industry. The career opportunities include cosmetic companies, research laboratories, regulatory bodies and freelance practice. Access is open to bachelor's graduates in scientific disciplines. 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.