Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Bachelors Degree Programs Ohio - Cosmetic Science Major : University of Toledo

Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Bachelor's Degree Overview

The University of Toledo in Ohio is the only university in the country to offer an undergraduate program in cosmetic science and formulation design. UToledo’s cosmetic science graduates are in high demand in the cosmetic science and personal care job markets.

Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design.

Cosmetic science majors study the art, science and business of cosmetics and complete an internship. They learn to develop, formulate and produce cosmetics and personal care products. They study regulations and how to assess products’ safety, performance and quality.

Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Bachelor's Degree Highlights

Acquire the skills employers want. UToledo cosmetic science students spend a lot of their time in the lab doing hands-on formulation training.
Program director Dr. Gabriella Baki wrote the first cosmetic science textbook for undergraduates.
Expand your opportunities by selecting a minor in business administration, marketing, professional sales or even sustainability.
Study in state-of-the-art facilities on one of the most technologically advanced medical campuses in the U.S.
Build community in the UToledo Cosmetic Chemist Society. Members help educate people about cosmetic science and our undergraduate major.
Get support from dedicated advisors, success coaches and academic support centers.
Spend just one extra year at UToledo after finishing your bachelor’s degree and get your Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.).
All students participate in an internship before they graduate. Interns have worked in areas like formulation, research and development, and marketing

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Career Opportunities

Cosmetic Science Entry-Level Career Opportunties

Formulation Chemist
Quality Control Chemist
Research and Development Chemist
Regulatory Scientist
Technical Marketing Manager

Companies Who Hire Our Graduates

Estée Lauder
MANA Products
Azelis
Kao Corporations
Mary Kay

KDC/One
Bath & Body Works
Johnson & Johnson
Amway
Pfizer

Our Alumni

Roanne Reyes

"If you have touched any personal-care product in the past 24 hours, we've probably made it or have had a hand in creating those kinds of products."

Roanne Reyes, Bachelor of Science in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design, '20

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Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Bachelor's Degree

4-year program

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On Campus

* Also available as a minor

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Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.P.S.)