2 YearsOn CampusPostgraduateDegreeUp to 11% scholarship
The only program of its kind in New York City, LIU Pharmacy’s M.S. in Pharmaceutics with Specialization in Cosmetic Science prepares students for careers in the consumer products industry, researching, developing, and testing new cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries, household products, and more.
Graduates of the program are highly sought after by the global cosmetics industry to support research, development and manufacturing operations in the areas of chemistry, cosmetic/dermatological formulations technology, product evaluations and safety.
Program Mission The mission of the Master of Science in Pharmaceutics with specialization in Cosmetic Science is to uniquely prepare students for entry into the cosmetics industry and other related fields. Graduates of the program will be highly sought after by the global cosmetics industry to support research, development and manufacturing operations in the areas of chemistry, cosmetic/dermatological formulations technology, product evaluations and safety. Alumni should become positioned to assume leadership positions within the cosmetics industry.
Enrollment Cycles
September 2024
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements Graduate
Direct Admission
TOEFL (iBT) 79 or 85 (varies by program)
IELTS 6.0 (School of Pharmacy)
Pearson (PTE) 58
Pearson Versant Not Accepted
Duolingo Not Accepted
Gao Kao English 90 (Post) 100 - 105(Brooklyn)
GPA: 2.0 – 2.5
English Language Institute
TOEFL (iBT) 56 - 78
IELTS 5.5 – 6 Overall
Pearson (PTE) 45 - 57
Pearson Versant Not Accepted
Duolingo Not Accepted
Gao Kao English Under 90 (Post) Under 100 (Brooklyn)
GPA: 2.5 – 3.0
Degree Requirements The following courses are required for the Specialization in Cosmetic Sciences:
Students taking the Non-Thesis Option must complete 33 credits:
27 Core credits
6 Elective credits
pass the written comprehensive examination
Students taking the Thesis Option must complete 33 credits:
27 Core credits
6 Research and Thesis credits (taken in 2 consecutive semesters
