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The Master’s Degree in Cosmetics and Fragrances was created with the aim of providing comprehensive training to students by combining theoretical knowledge and hands-on applications in the field of cosmetics, fragrances, and management related to those industries so students can easily join the sector following their studies.
Key information
Duration
1 ½ years
Credits
90 ECTS credits
Start
September 2024
Timetable
Monday to Thursday from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm Friday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Languages
Spanish (some subjects in English)
Hours of laboratory work
8 hours of weekly laboratory work during the first year and Master Thesis in the second year.
Why study the Master’s Degree in Cosmetics and Fragrances at IQS?
Technical knowledge of dermatology, cosmetics, and fragrances.
8 hours of laboratory work per week.
Regulatory and sustainability aspects applied to the sector.
Business strategies in cosmetics and fragrances.
Mandatory in-company internships within the sector.
Important experimental aspect.
Facilities
More than 8,700 m2 of laboratories and workshops
At IQS, students work in laboratories and workshops equipped with the latest technologies. We have specific laboratories for the Master’s Degree in Cosmetics and Fragrances, where you can put into practice everything you learn during your studies.
Objectives and competences
The fundamental objective of the Master’s Degree in Cosmetics and Fragrances is to prepare professionals for the cosmetics sector and the fragrances industry by providing them with the skills and competences necessary to work in any department within these fields.
By completing this master’s degree, students will become future professionals who end up with sufficient knowledge, skills, and competences to be able to: 1) design new cosmetic and fragrance products taking into account the approved ingredients, 2) develop manufacturing methods based on good working practices, 3) contribute to obtaining certificates for cosmetic and fragrance products, 4) develop cosmetovigilance tasks as well as monitor the safety of cosmetics and products in the fragrances industry, 5) lead projects for companies in the sector and adapt to the changes and challenges that arise in the field of cosmetics and fragrances.
- Analytical thinking and innovation
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Leadership and social influence
- Teamwork
- Creativity, originality, and initiative
- Networking
- Knowledge of the cosmetics and fragrances industry.
- Knowledge of the raw materials used in fragrances and cosmetics and their production processes.
- Mastery of the control and analysis techniques for cosmetic and fragrance products and their raw materials, as well product evaluation.
- Regulations and sustainability related to cosmetic and fragrance products.
- Project management skills.
- Knowledge of technology, marketing, and communication applied to the cosmetics and fragrances industry.
Curriculum
- Dermatology and Physiology of Skin and Hair (6 credits)
- Introduction to the Cosmetics Industry (3 credits)
- Cosmetic Forms, Raw Materials, and Components (6 credits)
- Formulation Technology of Cosmetics (6 credits)
- Analytical Methods and Quality Control in Cosmetics (3 credits)
- Innovation in Cosmetics and Interdisciplinary Seminars (6 credits)
- Fundamentals and Introduction to the World of Perfume (3 credits)
- Fragrance Creation (3 credits)
- Fragrance Product Categories (3 credits)
- Raw Materials Families and their Procurement Processes (6 credits)
- Analytical Methods and Quality Control in Fragrances (3 credits)
- Packaging Design and Sustainability (3 credits)
- Legislation and Regulations in Cosmetics and Fragrances (3 credits)
- Neuromarketing and Other New Marketing Strategies (3 credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Power Skills Development (3 credits)
- Internship (18 credits)
- Master Thesis (12 credits)
With their Master Thesis, students will be able to contribute to the lines of the different research groups at IQS or conduct their thesis in connection with research projects led by companies in the sector.
Admissions process
Start pre-registrationOnce you have completed your registration, the system will assign you a user number then you must create a password. You can check the status of your application at any time with this login information.
If you are an IQS student, you must pre-register directly from your SIGMA profile. Enter your username and password and go to official studies/pre-registration.
Documentation to upload
- Your undergraduate degree, if you have finished your studies. If you studied outside the European Union, your degree must be apostilled and legalized for the enrolment step.
- Your most up-to-date academic transcripts, with your grade point average on a scale of 0-10.
- 1 passport-style photograph in colour with a white background in jpg format (176×220 pixels).
- Photocopy of valid ID card on both sides or passport bio-data page.
- Document certifying your English level as required in your programme of choice.
- If you completed undergraduate studies outside the European Union that grant you access to graduate-level studies, you must provide a certificate issued by your home university confirming that the degree you earned enables you to access master’s degree studies in the country where your undergraduate degree was earned. You can download the certificate template here.
Payment:
- Payment of €100 by credit or debit card to open and process your application.
- It is only refunded in the event of non-admission.
- If you make the payment from outside of Spain, you must do so through Flywire: www.flywire.com/pay/iqsland
The master’s degree coordinator will contact you for an interview. Subsequently, IQS will notify you by email on the decision regarding your admission.
Once admitted, you have a period of two weeks to make your pre-enrolment payment. You must pay a pre-enrolment tuition fee of €1,000. The pre-enrolment payment is non-refundable and does not entail an additional cost as it will be deducted from the total tuition fees once your enrolment is finalized.
If you make the payment from outside of Spain, you must do so through Flywire: www.flywire.com/pay/iqsland
If you are a non-EU student, you will receive your visa letter once IQS has received your pre-enrolment payment.
Once the enrolment period has opened, and if you have completed the previous stages, you will receive an email from the IQS Registrar’s Office with the credentials and instructions you need to proceed with your enrolment.
Using your credentials, start your session on the SIGMA academic management application and formalize your enrolment by indicating the payment method.
Prerequisites for admission
This master’s degree is aimed at students who have completed an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or other related subjects.
The Admissions Committee will study each application and, if necessary, the content of any complementary courses that must be taken, depending on the access qualification.
Scholarships and financial aid
IQS offers scholarships and financial aid to students who wish to study a master’s degree at IQS and who have completed their undergraduate studies at another university. We also provide scholarships for academic excellence, financial need, and international students.
Type of Aid
Academic Excellence
For students who are beginning their master’s studies, this scholarship covers up to 40% of tuition for the best undergraduate academic transcripts depending on the applicant’s financial situation.
Financial need
For students with financial need. These scholarships are based primarily on your family’s income level and satisfactory academic performance. Scholarships for up to 40% of tuition fees are awarded.
International Students
For students who can prove they reside outside of Spain, have financial need, a solid academic record, and have been admitted to an IQS master’s degree.
Your career starts here
The Master’s Degree in Cosmetics and Fragrances provides students with the necessary training so they can directly join any industry in the sector. The career growth of graduate students is far faster and gives higher employability thanks to the laboratory work students conduct in the programme, not to mention the compulsory internships they carry out with industries within the sector that have a close relationship with IQS.
Career opportunities
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Design and formulation of cosmetics and fragrances
Design and formulation of cosmetics and fragrances
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Research and development
Research and development
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Marketing and sales
Marketing and sales
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Quality control
Quality control
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Regulatory and sustainability
Regulatory and sustainability
In-company internship
The Master’s Degree in Cosmetics and Fragrances includes a mandatory in-company internship worth 18 credit hours.
Leadership Team
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