Faculty of Natural Sciences

Division of Cosmetic Science

The program aims to provide knowledge and related sciences on cosmeceuticals (cosmetics with skin, hair, and oral care benefits), personal care and hygiene products. The program provides scientific knowledge to gain expertise in the field and to respond to the cosmetic industry challenges, strategies to overcome the challenges, marketing approaches studying consumer needs and in managing competition in the global market effectively. Additionally, the program provides keen knowledge on skin biology, formulation science and analytical techniques for designing and developing cosmetic products in line with regulatory and quality assurance criteria. Candidates are encouraged to visit cosmetic/perfumery industries to gain more knowledge and get hands-on-skills in the subject.

Highlights of Cosmetic Science Division

• You will gain an understanding of the interaction between these disciplines and apply them in developing new knowledge and products
• gets an opportunity to get hands-on-skills on usage of analytical techniques.
• Understand the PK/PD for nanomedicine
• Applications of microfluidics and nanofludics in nanomaterial synthesis
• Harness biomaterials in the manufacturing of nanofibers and nanofibers
• Nanomaterial usage in renewable energy, dye sensitized solar cells
• will be sent to nanotech companies to learn the process of large scale production of nanotherapeutics.
• Will learn nanotechnology product development and patenting criteria for nanotech products.