Contact Information
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Address 1: 3255 Eden Avenue 









Address 2: 337 Kowalewski Hall









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City: Cincinnati









State: Ohio









Zip/Postal Code: 45229









Country: United States













Program Location:: Distance Pathway/Online









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Erin Smith
  Title: Program Director- Graduate Online Programs
  Phone (Work): 513-558-7601
  Email: smith4e7@ucmail.uc.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://online.uc.edu/masters-programs/ms-in-cosmetic-science/
- https://online.uc.edu/certificates/cosmetic-science-graduate-certificate/










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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: December 01, 2025









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Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No









Link to Application: https://online.uc.edu/apply-now/













Application Fee:: $65.00









Application Deadline Description::
Fall Semester - August 1
Spring Semester - December 1
Summer Semester - April 1










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Program Description
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Program Description:
As part of the college of the UC James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, the MS in Cosmetic Science teaches students how to appropriately use raw materials to make new products and then develop, formulate, and assess the safety and quality of the products for human use. Students in this program learn how safe, effective, and environmentally friendly products are scientifically formulated.

Program Offerings
100% online — no campus visits required
World-class faculty with real-world experience and extensive academic expertise
Option for a concentrated, one-week, hands-on laboratory formulation session on campus.
Part-time flexibility — balance school, work and life responsibilities
Transformative curriculum — apply lessons learned immediately in the field










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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Public









Is your program accepting applications for this program?: Yes









Program Start Term:: Fall, Spring, Summer









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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 30









Required Rotations:: Not Required









Seminars:: Not Required









College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required









Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required









Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required









Additional Information about Degree Requirements::
Students are required to complete a two-course sequence (Cosmetic Science I & II) that requires a comprehensive evaluation of a contemporary issue relating to cosmetic science or OTC drug development that demonstrates competency in multidisciplinary didactic coursework and scientific regulatory and business aspects of research and development related to personal care or topical drugs under the direction of a faculty Mentor and Advisory Committee.










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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: Distance Pathway/Online









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Area(s) of Study:: Cosmetic Science









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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes









Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program:: 137









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Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes









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 Is the GRE required?: No













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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS









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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes









 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 2













Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: :
References should come from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills. References from family, friends, current students, politicians, or clergy are not accepted.










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Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0









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Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Proof of 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 similar field preferred.
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










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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 20









Type of financial support available:: None









What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A









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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









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