M.S. in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHPR 5800 | Cosmetic Ingredients and Product Forms | 3 |
| PHPR 5820 | Cosmetic Trends and Claims | 3 |
| PHPR 5830 | Cosmetic Regulations, Ethics, and Practices | 3 |
| PHPR 5840 | Formulating Skin and Sun Care Products | 3 |
| PHPR 5850 | Formulating Makeup, Hair Care, and Oral Care Products | 3 |
| PHPR 6710 | Skin Delivery of Cosmetic Actives | 3 |
| PHPR 6770 | Cosmetic Science Project | 3 |
| PHCL 6710 | Fundamentals of Biostatistics and Research Analysis | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Global Cosmetic Regulations | ||
| Sustainable Product Development | ||
| Skin Microbiome | ||
| Cosmetic Science Formulation Lab | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Combined Bachelor's to master's - Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design, BSPS to MS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design
Undergraduate students accepted to the University of Toledo’s Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Pipeline Program option will be admitted to the MS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design and allowed to complete up to three graduate level classes (nine credit hours) during their final academic year of undergraduate studies. Students admitted into the pipeline program must apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate. They will then continue into the graduate program upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. The graduate coursework (up to nine hours) may be applied to completion of both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. It will be the joint responsibility of the faculty and administrators in the undergraduate and graduate programs to supervise students admitted to the combined program option, to ensure that the limit of nine hours taken as an undergraduate is strictly enforced, and to request that the College of Graduate Studies change their matriculation from Undergraduate to Graduate when they meet all undergraduate degree requirements.
The following provisions apply for classes taken for graduate credit: 1) graduate classes taken at The University of Toledo only after the student is accepted in the program, 2)PHPR 5800 Cosmetic Ingredients and Product Forms, PHPR 5820 Cosmetic Trends and Claims, and PHPR 5830 Cosmetic Regulations, Ethics, and Practices may be included in the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate. Students interested in the combined program must submit a graduate admission application to the College of Graduate Studies.
Combined Bachelor's to master's - BSPS in drug discovery and design to MS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design
Undergraduate students accepted to the University of Toledo’s Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Pipeline Program option will be admitted to the MS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design and allowed to complete up to three graduate level classes (nine credit hours) during their final two academic years of undergraduate studies. Students admitted into the pipeline program must apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate. They will then continue into the graduate program upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. The graduate coursework (up to nine hours) may be applied to completion of both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. It will be the joint responsibility of the faculty and administrators in the undergraduate and graduate programs to supervise students admitted to the combined program option, to ensure that the limit of nine hours taken as an undergraduate is strictly enforced, and to request that the College of Graduate Studies change their matriculation from Undergraduate to Graduate when they meet all undergraduate degree requirements.
The following provisions apply for classes taken for graduate credit: 1) graduate classes taken at The University of Toledo only after the student is accepted in the program, 2)PHPR 5800 Cosmetic Ingredients and Product Forms, PHPR 5830 Cosmetic Regulations, Ethics, and Practices, and PHCL 6710 Fundamentals of Biostatistics and Research Analysis may be included in the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate. Students interested in the combined program must submit a graduate admission application to the College of Graduate Studies.
MS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Hybrid Program - Thesis and non-thesis Option
Master's students need to complete the following courses as a partial fulfillment of their requirement for an MS degree:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHPR 5800 | Cosmetic Ingredients and Product Forms | 3 |
| PHPR 5830 | Cosmetic Regulations, Ethics, and Practices | 3 |
| PHPR 5850 | Formulating Makeup, Hair Care, and Oral Care Products | 3 |
| PHPR 5840 | Formulating Skin and Sun Care Products | 3 |
| PHPR 6960 | M.S. Thesis Research In Pharmacy | Minimum 12 |
| Electives | Up to 6 | |
Online elective course options - students can take other elective courses as well; however for this they need the program director's approval prior to taking the course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHPR 6730 | Sustainable Product Development | 3 |
| PHPR 5820 | Cosmetic Trends and Claims | 3 |
| PHPR 6740 | Skin Microbiome | 3 |
| PHPR 6710 | Skin Delivery of Cosmetic Actives | 3 |
| PHPR 6720 | Global Cosmetic Regulations | 3 |
| PHCL 6710 | Fundamentals of Biostatistics and Research Analysis | 3 |
Additional Requirements for Hybrid Option:
- Total number of credit hours at the graduate level (course numbers of 5000 and 6000) must be at least 30.
- Maintenance of a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
In addition, the following items also must be completed for the thesis option:
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Preparation of a written MS thesis based upon the results of an original research investigation performed by the student during the MS program at UToledo
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Acceptance of this thesis by the MS thesis adviser and the thesis advisory committee
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Successful oral defense of the thesis before the thesis advisory committee
Or, the following items must be completed for the non-thesis option:
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Preparation of a written project report performed by the student during the MS program at UToledo.
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Acceptance of this project by the MS project adviser and the project advisory committee
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Successful oral presentation of the project report before a committee
MS Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | |
| PHPR 5800 | Cosmetic Ingredients and Product Forms | 3 |
| PHPR 5830 | Cosmetic Regulations, Ethics, and Practices | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHPR 5850 | Formulating Makeup, Hair Care, and Oral Care Products | 3 |
| PHPR 5820 | Cosmetic Trends and Claims | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Term | ||
| PHCL 6710 | Fundamentals of Biostatistics and Research Analysis | 3 |
| PHPR 5840 | Formulating Skin and Sun Care Products | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| PHPR 6710 | Skin Delivery of Cosmetic Actives | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHPR 6770 | Cosmetic Science Project | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1. Demonstrate knowledge of ingredient function, physicochemical and biological properties, and proper ingredient selection to support product claims.
- 2. Interpret current and relevant regulations, and guidelines, and peer-reviewed scientific literature to assess the quality, efficacy, and safety of cosmetics and personal care products.
- 3. Design cosmetic and personal care products that are regulatory compliant globally and meet consumers’ needs.
- 4. Define and appropriately apply basic and advanced pharmaceutical and cosmetic science terminology and abbreviations that are encountered in the practice of cosmetic science.
- 5. Apply pharmaceutical sciences and cosmetic science knowledge and skills to evaluate and solve problems.