Academic Calendar: Cosmetic Science Certificate

The Cosmetic Science Graduate Certificate is typically completed in 3 semesters or 1 year based on taking 2 courses per semester, which is the average pace.

For the Cosmetic Science Graduate Certificate, a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or foreign equivalent is recommended.

Requirements include:

• A U.S. bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a foreign country in the field of science such as chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, or a similar field
• A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 or foreign equivalent
• At least one semester of undergraduate course work in organic chemistry and calculus, or related fields; or the equivalent as determined by the graduate program
• For international students, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 90 (internet-based) or 235 (computer-based), or a Duolingo English Test of at least 105 is accepted.
• GRE is not required for the graduate certificate

Please visit the Admissions Requirements page for more information.