Educational plan
These educational plans and programme descriptions refer to the A.Y. 2025/2026
Cosmetic industrial science (Classe LM-71 R)
Enrolled in academic year 2025/26 (EBC)
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Physiology and Biochemistry of Skin and Skin Annexes + Microbiological Contamination and Controls | 9 | 80 | English | BIO/09 BIO/10 BIO/19 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Inorganic Ingredients | 6 | 56 | English | CHIM/03 |
| Organic Ingredients | 8 | 72 | English | CHIM/06 |
| Polymeric Ingredients | 6 | 56 | English | CHIM/04 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Decorative Cosmetics Development | 6 | 64 | English | CHIM/09 |
| Functional Ingredients | 7 | 64 | English | CHIM/08 |
| Skincare and Personal Hygiene Products Development and Regulation | 6 | 56 | English | CHIM/09 |
| Toxicology and Risk Assessment | 6 | 64 | English | BIO/14 |
be activated by the A.Y. 2026/2027
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Analysis of Cosmetic Ingredients and Products | 7 | 72 | English | CHIM/01 CHIM/08 |
| Marketing, Business Planning, Project Evaluation and Regulatory | 5 | 40 | English | CHIM/09 SECS-P/07 SECS-P/08 |
| Technologies for Manufacturing and Packaging (materials and processes) | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/04 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Cosmetology in Prototypic Skin Conditions | 4 | 32 | English | MED/35 |
| Nutricosmetics | 4 | 32 | English | CHIM/10 |
| Plants in Cosmetics | 4 | 32 | English | BIO/15 |
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Experimental Laboratory | 8 | 0 | English | NN |
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Thesis Work | 34 | 0 | English | NN |
| Final Examination | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Thesis Work | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
- STUDENTS HAVE TO CHOOSE OPTIONAL COURSE FOR 8 CREDITS.
It is strongly recommended to choose between the list of distinctive courses of the Master's degree in CosmIS. However, the student, after consulting the study plan tutor, can select courses among all those provided by the University of Milan consistent with the educational project of the Master's degree in CosmIS, or soft skills previously approved by the Teaching
Board. As an alternative, the student can select the Experimental Laboratory course that complements/integrates the research activities of the individual thesis project. Students may also apply for recognition of ECTS for educational activities organized by external entities, previously approved by the Teaching Board, by submitting documentation proving participation, type and duration of the performed activity. Each activity may result in a maximum of 2 ECTS and up to 2 activities may be recognized.
It is strongly recommended to choose between the list of distinctive courses of the Master's degree in CosmIS. However, the student, after consulting the study plan tutor, can select courses among all those provided by the University of Milan consistent with the educational project of the Master's degree in CosmIS, or soft skills previously approved by the Teaching
Board. As an alternative, the student can select the Experimental Laboratory course that complements/integrates the research activities of the individual thesis project. Students may also apply for recognition of ECTS for educational activities organized by external entities, previously approved by the Teaching Board, by submitting documentation proving participation, type and duration of the performed activity. Each activity may result in a maximum of 2 ECTS and up to 2 activities may be recognized.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology in Prototypic Skin Conditions | 4 | 32 | English | Second semester | MED/35 |
| Nutricosmetics | 4 | 32 | English | Second semester | CHIM/10 |
| Plants in Cosmetics | 4 | 32 | English | Second semester | BIO/15 |
| Experimental Laboratory | 8 | 0 | English | NN |
- STUDENTS MUST ACQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL 3 CREDITS
Those who do not hold an Italian high school diploma or university degree must obtain 3 credits in Additional Language skills: Italian. More information in the "Language test" paragraph above.
Italian students must acquire an additional 3 credits in activities dedicated to thesis work.
Those who do not hold an Italian high school diploma or university degree must obtain 3 credits in Additional Language skills: Italian. More information in the "Language test" paragraph above.
Italian students must acquire an additional 3 credits in activities dedicated to thesis work.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Undefined | NN |
| Additional Thesis Work | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
There are no propaedeutic constraints between first and second years courses.
Cosmetic industrial science (Classe LM-71)
Enrolled from 2023/24 academic year until 2024/25 academic year (E53)
course year not available
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Physiology and Biochemistry of Skin and Skin Annexes + Microbiological Contamination and Controls | 9 | 80 | English | BIO/09 BIO/10 BIO/19 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Inorganic Ingredients | 6 | 56 | English | CHIM/03 |
| Organic Ingredients | 7 | 64 | English | CHIM/06 |
| Polymeric Ingredients | 6 | 56 | English | CHIM/04 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Decorative Cosmetics Development | 6 | 64 | English | CHIM/09 |
| Functional Ingredients | 6 | 56 | English | CHIM/08 |
| Skincare and Personal Hygiene Products Development + Regulatory Affairs | 7 | 64 | English | CHIM/09 |
| Toxicology and Risk Assessment | 6 | 64 | English | BIO/14 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Analysis of Cosmetic Ingredients and Products | 7 | 72 | English | CHIM/01 CHIM/08 |
| Marketing and Communication + Business Plan and Project Financial Evaluation | 6 | 48 | English | SECS-P/07 SECS-P/08 |
| Technologies for Manufacturing and Packaging (materials and processes) | 6 | 48 | English | CHIM/04 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Cosmetology in Prototypic Skin Conditions | 4 | 32 | English | MED/35 |
| Nutricosmetics | 4 | 32 | English | CHIM/10 |
| Plants in Cosmetics | 4 | 32 | English | BIO/15 |
Undefined
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Experimental Laboratory | 8 | 0 | English | NN |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Thesis Work | 34 | 0 | English | NN |
| Final Examination | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Thesis Work | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
- STUDENTS HAVE TO CHOOSE OPTIONAL COURSE FOR 8 CREDITS.
It is strongly recommended to choose between the list of distinctive courses of the Master's degree in CosmIS. However, the student, after consulting the study plan tutor, can select courses among all those provided by the University of Milan consistent with the educational project of the Master's degree in CosmIS, or soft skills previously approved by the Teaching Board. As an alternative, the student can select the Experimental Laboratory course that complements/integrates the research activities of the individual thesis project. Students may also apply for recognition of ECTS for educational activities organized by external entities, previously approved by the Teaching Board, by submitting documentation proving participation, type and duration of the performed activity. Each activity may result in a maximum of 2 ECTS and up to 2 activities may be recognized.
It is strongly recommended to choose between the list of distinctive courses of the Master's degree in CosmIS. However, the student, after consulting the study plan tutor, can select courses among all those provided by the University of Milan consistent with the educational project of the Master's degree in CosmIS, or soft skills previously approved by the Teaching Board. As an alternative, the student can select the Experimental Laboratory course that complements/integrates the research activities of the individual thesis project. Students may also apply for recognition of ECTS for educational activities organized by external entities, previously approved by the Teaching Board, by submitting documentation proving participation, type and duration of the performed activity. Each activity may result in a maximum of 2 ECTS and up to 2 activities may be recognized.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology in Prototypic Skin Conditions | 4 | 32 | English | Second semester | MED/35 |
| Nutricosmetics | 4 | 32 | English | Second semester | CHIM/10 |
| Plants in Cosmetics | 4 | 32 | English | Second semester | BIO/15 |
| Experimental Laboratory | 8 | 0 | English | Undefined | NN |
- STUDENTS MUST ACQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL 3 CREDITS
Those who do not hold an Italian high school diploma or university degree must obtain 3 credits in Additional Language skills: Italian. More information in the "Language test" paragraph above.
Italian students must acquire an additional 3 credits in activities dedicated to thesis work.
Those who do not hold an Italian high school diploma or university degree must obtain 3 credits in Additional Language skills: Italian. More information in the "Language test" paragraph above.
Italian students must acquire an additional 3 credits in activities dedicated to thesis work.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Undefined | NN |
| Additional Thesis Work | 3 | 0 | English | Undefined | NN |
There are no propaedeutic constraints between first and second years courses.