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Careers: Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products Graduate Certificate
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Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products Graduate Certificate

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What You Can do with a Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products Graduate Certificate

Plant engineers with cosmetic science backgrounds and cosmetic formulation chemists with manufacturing backgrounds will want to address the potential microbial contamination issues and ensure the production of hygienic products.

Cosmetic science is a multidisciplinary science rooted in bioscience, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, colloid and surface science, microbiology, toxicology, and imaging, measurements, and modeling.  Our comprehensive program covers all aspects of cosmetic science and will open up opportunities in cosmetic, personal care, chemical, and even pharma companies and associated testing organizations.

Students and faculty represent some of the leading cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical companies in the world including:

  • L’Oréal
  • Unilever
  • Estée Lauder
  • P&G
  • Johnson & Johnson

Graduates earning their Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products Graduate Certificate move on to successful careers in various roles. Below you will find career outlook, and wage data from BLS for similar roles.

Occupation Median Wage Projected Growth
Manufacturing Engineers $96,350 8-10%
Chemical Engineers $106,260 11%
Chemists $80,670 4-7%
Materials Scientists $104,380 4-7%
Materials Engineers $100,140 4-7%

This page includes information from O*NET Resource Center by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license.

FAQs

  • How long does it take to complete the Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products Graduate Certificate?

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

  • What GPA do I need for the Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products Graduate Certificate?

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

  • What are the admission requirements for the Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products Graduate Certificate?

    Requirements include:

    • A U.S. bachelor’s 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 coursework in organic chemistry and calculus
    • 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.

    Please visit the Admissions Requirements page for more information.

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