The Cosmetic Science program is the only one-year laboratory-based graduate certificate of its kind in Ontario. This program enables you to combine your knowledge of science with art and business aspects to develop cosmetic and personal care products. As part of this program, you will focus on various aspects of formulation, including leveraging chemistry concepts to understand formulation from raw materials to finished products. You will have the opportunity to use industry-relevant equipment to create products and develop an in-depth understanding of the industry’s evolving regulatory landscape. The program also explores additional key topics including the product development process, sales and marketing, global regulations/challenges, quality and biological systems.
To further support career exposure and industry experience, you will also have the opportunity to participate in an optional work term after successful completion of your first academic semester in the program.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the PROGRAMNAME ±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾.​
Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York | Waitlist |
| May 2026 | ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York | Open |
| May 2026 | ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
This program is offered in person. Students are required to come on campus to attend classes.
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Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.
Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has an optional work term to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.
You will gain hands-on, practical experience in our state-of-the-art , preparing you for your in-demand career.
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