European Fragrance and Cosmetics Master (University Degree)
Pré-requis : BAC+3
Presentation of the course
Two years of post-graduate scientific training in partnership with the University of Versailles and the University of Padua to acquire a double technical and marketing expertise to create perfume or cosmetic products.
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Education code
Training not registered with the RNCP
Objectives of the course
- Acquire a thorough knowledge of perfume raw materials and cosmetics
- Understanding the art of formulation
- Learn the stages of product development
- Pilot a marketing project
- Achieve competitive intelligence and benchmark
Job opportunities
Following this training, you can move on to the following professions:
- Fragrance Development Manager
- Cosmetic Development Manager
- Safety Supervisor or Evaluator
- Creative Project Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Product Development Coordinator
- Key Account Manager
- Junior Entrepreneur
UVSQ
Université de Padoue
December 2025
Full-time :
- Teaching is provided face-to-face and remotely.
- The program is taught in English.
Professional periods :
- 1st year Optional internship worldwide (June 2024 to July 2024)
- 2nd year Mandatory 5 to 6-month internship or work placement worlwide (between March 2025 to December 2025)
Full-time
Tuition fees: 22 000€ for 2 years :
- 1st year : 12 300€
- 2nd year : 9 700€
- 200€ for application handling fees (mandatory and non-refundable) / Payment online.
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30% of 12 300€ to be paid upon acceptation
Admission
Titre pré-requis
Admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy (delivering 180 ECTS) or any other relevant Science Diploma recognized by The university of Versailles and the University of Padua (Italy)
- Professional experience in Fragrance or in Cosmetic is not required.
- Fluent in English : English proficiency test scores required (TOEFL iBT: 80)
Titre modalité d'inscription
Admission procedures
- Selection of Application file
- Online individual motivation Interview if required
- Registration fee: 200€ to be paid :
PAY THE APPLICATION FEE ONLINE
Recruitment process
- First campaign: April (closing of registration: March 23th)
- Second campaign (according to the seats available): May (closing of registration: May 7th)
Programme
1-year training at ISIPCA, Versailles/Grasse, France:
450 hours of teaching
- Raw materials olfaction - 20%
- Fragrance evaluation - 10%
- Fragrance formulation - 35%
- Scientific topics - 20%
- Fragrance project - 15%
- Exams
- Oral presentation
- Practical work
- Oral internship presentation
1st year:
- Oct - Nov 15: 2-months remotely courses
- Nov 15 - May: Online and face-to-face courses, Olfaction lectures, Cosmetic and Fragrance pratical works in the laboratory, team work and oral presentations at ISIPCA and UVSQ ( Versailles, France)
2nd year:
- Sep - Feb: online and face-to-face courses (Padoua, Italy)
- Mar - Oct : 4 months Cosmetic or Fragrance worldwide internship
- Dec : Internship oral presentation at UVSQ (Versailles, France)
- Specific Laboratoires dedicated to formulation of fragrances and cosmetics, sensory analysis and analytical chemistry
- Resource center specializing in perfumery, cosmetics and flavors, databases on ingredients
- Computer room,
- Blackboard for online courses, specialized MOOCs.
- Laboratories in analytical chemistry at the university
Key figures of the training
7 months after graduation (2020)
Accessibility for people with disabilities
As part of its 'Equity and Inclusion' policy, ISIPCA is committed to respecting accessibility standards for people with disabilities and to offering adapted training arrangements.
Contact for the Disability Officer:
Ms Sophie Lathuillière - slathuilliere@isipca-lafabrique.fr