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The programme aims to provide students with professional knowledge of beauty and personal care products (cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances) in the key areas of product quality and product ingredient formulation science. The programme is suitable for students who are planning to pursue a career in the beauty and personal care products industry.
The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
Graduates may be employed in multinational or local beauty and personal care products enterprises as product specialist, beauty / product advisor, and product sales executive.
Graduates may apply for admission to the following programme:
1. Bachelor of Science in Cosmetic Science offered by the Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Taiwan
Students may apply for the Student Memberships of:
1. The Cosmetic & Perfumery Association of Hong Kong Limited;
2. The Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists.
Semester 1:
• Introduction to Professional Practices in Beauty and Personal Care Products
• Formulation Science
• Science of Fragrance and Aromatherapy
• Make-up Techniques
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
• Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
• IT Essentials - Health and Life Sciences
Semester 2:
• Cosmetic Science and its Applications
• Preservatives and Microbiology
• Facial and Body Therapy
• Essentials of Sales and Marketing
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
• Enrichment Module B
Semester 3:
• Legislation and Product Development
• Nail Cosmetology
• Practical Sales Techniques in Beauty and Personal Care Products
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
• Enrichment Module A
Semester 4:
• Practical Formulation Science
• Applied Technology in Manufacturing and Evaluation of Personal Care Products
• Advanced Beauty Techniques
• Applied Techniques in Customer Service Management
• Project
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Semester 5:
• Applications of Natural Ingredients and Drugs in Cosmetic Products
• Integrated Science and Techniques in Beauty and Personal Care Products
• Practical Nutritional Science in Beauty and Personal Care Products
• Industrial Attachment