ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The Cosmetics Engineering program aims to train future engineers who specialize in the scientific fields relevant to research and development in the cosmetics and wellness industries.
Graduates join companies in France andabroad to fill executive positions in the key sectors of these industries. These include roles such as R&D manager, project manager, strategic planning manager, evaluation manager, regulatory affairs manager, procurement manager, quality control manager, production manager, and project leader, among others.
Graduates may choose to start their own businesses.
The curriculum for the Cosmetics Engineering track provides a science-based education that prepares students to pursue doctoral studies.
A high-level and unique program, the Cosmetics Engineering track offers eligible students the opportunity to earn a dual degree in “Management of Technologies and Sciences” (MTS), which is part of the “Information Systems Management” (MSI) track at the Montpellier Institute of Business Administration (IAE) of the University of Montpellier.
The program is offered as an initial training program with a 5- to 6-month internship each year, as well as through a work-study program. Admission is subject to a selection process.
Courses are taught by academics and professionals from the relevant industries. The program relies on strong partnerships with numerous stakeholders in the cosmetics industry for coursework, internships, and job placements, and is a member of cosmetics industry associations.
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Objectives
The Cosmetic Engineering program trains chemists who specialize in scientific fields relevant to research and R&D in the cosmetics and wellness industries.
A comprehensive, high-level program, this track also offers some students the opportunity to earn a dual degree in “Technology and Systems Management,” which is part of the “Information Systems Management” track at the IAE of the University of Montpellier.
The Cosmetics Engineering program prepares students for seamless entry into the job market as executives in related industries and paves the way for entrepreneurship.
Expertise and Skills
The value of their education lies in the skills students acquire over the course of the four semesters. These skills are taught by faculty members from both academia and industry, and are supported by strong ties to the national and international industrial sectors.
In the M1S1 program, a solid foundation in chemistry is complemented by specialized multidisciplinary training that is essential for a career in the cosmetics and wellness industries. Students also work on a cross-disciplinary project that applies the skills they have acquired.
The second semester builds on this specialization, which is then further developed in S3 and becomes fully established in S4. Students’ ability to apply their skills through projects is reinforced.
Throughout the program, students gain experience in managing industrial projects. Thanks to this comprehensive program, students acquire the skills necessary to seamlessly integrate into their chosen industrial field.
The Cosmetics Engineering program is offered as a dual-degree program in “Technology and Systems Management” in partnership with the IAE for students who have chosen this option (subject to selection).
The skills taught correspond to the management positions available in the key sectors of these industries. These include roles such as R&D manager, development engineer, strategic planning specialist, evaluation specialist, regulatory affairs and certification specialist, quality control specialist, project manager, procurement manager, production manager, and research specialist, among others.
Graduates may choose to start their own businesses.
Organization
Open on an alternating basis
This program is offered as a work-study program.
Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Required |
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As part of the initial program, two internships are required: one during the M1 year and one during the M2 year. Both internships are long-term (5–6 months) and take place during the second semester.
The team in charge of training is extremely vigilant about the quality of these internships, ensuring that each intern is assigned a genuine professional project, which will be the subject of a written report and an oral presentation.
Professional projects are an integral part of the program, beginning in the first year of the master’s degree. These projects focus on the main areas of R&D in the cosmetics industry and are led by industry professionals, in collaboration with faculty members from the teaching team.
Program
This program is organized on a semester basis, with each semester worth 30 ECTS credits (for a total of 4 semesters, each worth 30 ECTS credits, for a total of 120 European credits).
The program lasts two years, and most students enter the program in their first year after completing a bachelor’s degree. Students may also enter the program directly in the second year, provided they meet the prerequisites.
The program is offered as an initial training program as well as through work-study programs (apprenticeships and professional training contracts).
Initial training: classes from September through February, followed by a 5- to 6-month internship.
Work-study program: Alternating 1- to 2-month periods of classroom instruction or on-the-job training from September through February, followed by an on-the-job training placement from early February through approximately late August.
The program is also open to continuing education and the recognition of prior learning.
Students who have chosen the dual degree program consisting of a Master’s in Chemistry (Cosmetics Engineering track) and a Master’s in Technology and Systems Management take a block of specific course units at the IAE (University of Montpellier) as well as the courses offered in the Master’s in Chemistry (Cosmetics Engineering track).
An adjustment to the schedule for the first half of the year and/or the beginning of the second half of the year is proposed.
Select a program
M1 - Cosmetic Engineering (ICAP P1)
Pigments, Dyes, and Adsorbents: Structures and Characteristics
2 creditsMicrobiology
2 creditsCosmetic Raw Materials
4 creditsPhysics of Color
2 creditsCosmetic Formulation Engineering
4 creditsSolutions, Colloids, Interfaces
2 creditsRegulatory Affairs
2 creditsChemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
2 creditsSeparation Techniques
2 creditsProfessional Projects – Project Management
8 credits
Cosmetics R&D
4 creditsInnovative Synthesis and Extraction Processes
2 credits4- to 6-month industrial internship
18 creditsCommunication and Career Integration
2 creditsEconomic Intelligence and Creativity
4 credits
M2 - Cosmetic Engineering (ICAP P1)
Experimental Design
2 creditsEvaluations and Applied Statistics in Sensory Analysis
2 creditsCosmetic Technology
2 creditsDermocosmetics
2 creditsNatural Active Ingredients and Additives
4 creditsEco-design in Cosmetics
4 creditsColor Formulation
2 creditsRegulatory Affairs, Assessments, and Quality Management
4 creditsAdvanced English
2 creditsSun Protection
4 creditsCorporate Strategies
2 credits
Cosmetic Engineering and Innovation
4 creditsIndustrial Training for Non-Apprentices
4 creditsForesight
2 credits20h5- to 6-month industrial internship
20 credits
M1 - Cosmetic Engineering (ICAP) P1 - Apprenticeship
Pigments, Dyes, and Adsorbents: Structures and Characteristics
2 creditsMicrobiology
2 creditsCosmetic Raw Materials
4 creditsPhysics of Color
2 creditsCosmetic Formulation Engineering
4 creditsSolutions, Colloids, Interfaces
2 creditsRegulatory Affairs
2 creditsChemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
2 creditsSeparation Techniques
2 creditsProfessional Projects – Monitoring Apprentice Projects
8 credits
Cosmetics R&D
4 creditsInnovative Synthesis and Extraction Processes
2 creditsWork-Study Internship
18 creditsCommunication and Career Integration
2 creditsEconomic Intelligence and Creativity
4 credits
M2 - Cosmetic Engineering (ICAP P1) - APPRENTICESHIP
Experimental Design
2 creditsEvaluations and Applied Statistics in Sensory Analysis
2 creditsCosmetic Technology
2 creditsDermocosmetics
2 creditsNatural Active Ingredients and Additives
4 creditsEco-design in Cosmetics
4 creditsColor Formulation
2 creditsRegulatory Affairs, Assessments, and Quality Management
4 creditsAdvanced English
2 creditsSun Protection
4 creditsCorporate Strategies
2 credits
Cosmetic Engineering and Innovation
4 creditsForesight
2 credits20h5- to 6-month industrial internship
20 creditsIndustrial Projects for Apprentices
4 credits
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Admission
Admission Requirements
Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:
French and European students:
- For the M1 program, follow the “My Master’s” procedure on the website:https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For the M2 program, students must submit their application through the e-candidat portal:https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
Target Audience
The Cosmetic Engineering track is intended for students who hold a three-year post-secondary degree, primarily a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, a bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biology, or an equivalent degree (180 ECTS).
The selective admissions process is open to applicants from both within France and abroad (through “Etudes en France” and Campus France).
Direct admission to the second year of the master’s program may be possible, subject to prerequisites in the specialized fields covered by the first year of the Cosmetic Engineering program.
Capacity
20 spots in M1 and M2
Mandatory Prerequisites
A solid knowledge of chemistry and a broad general knowledge are required.
The prerequisites for direct admission to the second year of the master’s program cover specialized fields equivalent to those taught in the first year of the Cosmetic Engineering program.
Recommended Prerequisites
Students who are hired must demonstrate independence and a strong work ethic. Foreign language skills are desirable.
And then
Continuing Education
Graduates of the Master's program in Chemistry, with a concentration in Cosmetic Engineering, may continue their studies toward a Ph.D.
Continuing Your Education Abroad
Graduates of the Master’s program in Chemistry, with a concentration in Cosmetic Engineering, earn 300 ECTS credits, which enable them to continue their studies abroad.
Transition Programs and Reorientation
Students in the Cosmetic Engineering program can pursue a dual degree with the IAE at the University of Montpellier.
Employment Placement
Graduates of the Master’s program in Chemistry, with a concentration in Cosmetic Engineering, can apply for executive positions at cosmetics or wellness companies, both in France and abroad. They may also choose to start their own business.