Short Course in Cosmetic Science and Technology

Industry Focused Short Course in Cosmetic Science and Technology offered by the Department of Chemistry in collaboration with experts in cosmetic industry

General

Course Content
• Introduction to cosmetic science

Biological aspects of cosmetics
Cosmetic ingredients & preservatives
Cosmeceuticals
Herbal cosmetics
Green cosmetics
Nano cosmetics
Cruelty-free cosmetics

• Basics of Cosmetic technology

Formulation and dosages
Analytical techniques in cosmetics
Standard tests for cosmetic products
Quality assurance in cosmetic technology

• Fundamentals of cosmetic marketing and packaging
• Cosmetic industry and good manufacturing practices

Delivery method
• Online/onsite lectures in 10 consecutive weekends (32 hrs)
conducted in English (translations can be provided in
Sinhala or Tamil upon request)
• Laboratory practical (8 hrs)
• Industrial visit (6 hrs)

Admission

Target Group: Anyone seeking basic scientific knowledge in cosmetics, from school leavers and entrepreneurs to R&D employees in the industry

Entry Requirement: Minimum simple passes (S) for both Science & English in G.C.E. (O/L) Examination OR minimum two years of work experience in the field

Application

Apply Here on or before April 20th 2025

Finance

Course fee for a student will be Rs. 30,000 /= (Per head)
Expected intake is 30 students per batch. (First come-First served basis)

Other Details

A “certificate of completion” will be awarded to those who obtain at least 50% for their overall assessment mark.

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