Cosmetic Science (CSPC)

The Cosmetic Science program is the only one-year laboratory-based graduate certificate of its kind in Ontario. This program enables you to combine your knowledge of science with art and business aspects to develop cosmetic and personal care products. As part of this program, you will focus on various aspects of formulation, including leveraging chemistry concepts to understand formulation from raw materials to finished products. You will have the opportunity to use industry-relevant equipment to create products and develop an in-depth understanding of the industry’s evolving regulatory landscape. The program also explores additional key topics including the product development process, sales and marketing, global regulations/challenges, quality and biological systems.

To further support career exposure and industry experience, you will also have the opportunity to participate in an optional work term after successful completion of your first academic semester in the program.

• Apply the cosmetic development process to manufacture and market a product
• Formulate various cosmetic products to include sensory modifications
• Analyze products to ensure they meet regulatory requirements for sale
• Create product evaluation strategies for safety and product life
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset to succeed in the cosmetics industry

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment.  The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility.  Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.