Learn about the application of chemistry in cosmetic design and development on a course developed with industrial partners. In addition to a thorough grounding in the core areas of chemistry, you will study the chemistry of colour and scent in products, how to ensure that cosmetic products are stable, and the ethical implications of using different ingredients in a product.

Your learning will culminate in a final-year project, working to develop new products to meet a brief set and judged by our industrial partners.

Your career could span a range of sectors, including science, environment, health and safety, forensics, food technology, pharmaceuticals and consumer products. Our new career-focused degrees have been developed specifically to meet the need for well-trained chemists in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Past students have found work with organisations such as Pfizer, Evotec, Pharmaterials (now Quotient Sciences), Intertek, CEM Analytical Services, Thames Water, and the police force.