M.Sc Cosmetic Science
MSc Cosmetic Science provides knowledge on cosmetic and cosmeceuticals (for skin, hair and oral care), personal care & hygiene products. Students will gain expertise in cosmetic chemistry & formulations, testing, regulations related to global Cosmetic Industries. The course will equip the students with the skills needed to work in cosmetics & its formulation, personal care and perfume industries. The course is designed in consultation with cosmetic industries and provide practical skills in the area of skin biology, formulation science, analytical evaluation of raw materials used in cosmetics & perfumery.
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cosmetic Principles
- Cosmetic Biology
- Cosmeceuticals
- Cosmetic Formulation Sciences
- Analytical Techniques
- Industrial Cosmetics
- Herbal Science
- Cosmetic Analysis & Evaluation
- Applications of nanotechnology in cosmetic sciences
- Product development
Additionally to the core modules offered, the program also offers electives where the candidates have an opportunity to choose an elective. Electives offered are as follows;
- Genetics
- Biostatistics
- Fundamentals of biochemistry and Biomolecules
- Applied Microbiology
Candidates are encouraged to visit cosmetic/perfumery industries to gain more knowledge and get hands-on-skills in the subject.
A graduate in Science (B.Sc.) from an UGC recognized University with biology as a major subject or other science
Career Prospects
- Career prospectus in Cosmetic and Soap industries.
- Perfume industries – as a perfumer, perfume evaluator
- Jobs opportunity as formulation scientist at pharmaceutical sectors
- As a scientist in Toxicology industries and as cosmetic chemist.
- As a production engineer – production in large scale and process
- Entrepreneur – Start your own cosmetic or perfume line
- Higher degree through research at national/ International laboratories.
Placements
- Himalaya Company
- Atrimed
- Karnataka Soaps
- Protein Kera
- Lotus
Indian Students : INR 46200.00 per year
For NRI students : USD 1320 per year
Forms
- Regulations
University of Mysore
Maharanis Science College
University of Bradford
University of Bradford
University of Bradford
University of Bradford
Department / Subject Taught
Dec 20, 2010
5 Years 3 Months
Apr 18, 2013
2 Years 2 Months
Nanoscience & Technology
Till Date
9 Years 8 Months
Understand nature at elementary level.
Dr. Srinivasan is currently working as an Assistant Professor at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Reserach. Mysore. She heads PG program in Nanoscience and Technology. She completed her Masters and PhD from UK and briefly worked in Max Planck Germany followed by enriching research experience at Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, USA. Her area of research involves development of aerosol formulations for pulmonary delivery, development of protein mainly protein (monoclonal) nanoformulations, polymeric nanoparticles, screening phytochemicals and harnessing biomaterials in nanomedicine, endocytosis of nanomedicine. Most of her work has been published in peer reviewed journals. She has chaired several scientific sessions in national and International conferences. She also serves as reviewer and serves as associate editor of International health and allied Sciences. She holds a US patent on aerosol formulations for pulmonary delivery and a recipient of Biotechnology Innovation Award, hosted by Genentech, San Diego, United States of America and the IMRF Young Scientist Award, India.
Thrust Areas of Research
- Monoclonal antibodies nanotherapeutics
- POCT for tuberculosis diagnosis using Nanopore technologies.
- Fabrication of protein nanofibers embedded in hydrogel and liposomes for diabetic wounds/ulcers.
- Bioink preparations using protein biomaterials for regenerative medicine.
- Synthesis of theranostic (multifunctional) gold/polymeric nanoparticles with Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) for orofacial cancer.
- Nanocomposite restoratives and biomimetic (Restorative dentistry)