Diploma in Cosmetic Science

Key Modules

• 1Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
• 2Cosmetic Chemistry
• 3Cosmetic Skin Biochemistry
• 4Skin Microbiology
• 5Human Cell Biology
• 6Cosmetic Raw Materials and Excipients
• 7Cosmetic Dermatology and Trichology
• 8Cosmetic Preparations 1
• 9Analytical Science and Instrumentation
• 10Fundamental of Microbiology
• 11Topical Nutraceuticals
• 12Packaging and Design of Cosmetic Products
• 13Colloidal Science of Cosmetics
• 14Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (MPU-U3)
• 15Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
• 16Effective Communication
• 17Cosmeceutical Processes and Technologies
• 18Cosmetic Preparations II
• 19Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
• 20Cosmetic GMP Regulations and Guidelines
• 21Industrial Management
• 22Perfumery, Aromatherapy & Cosmetic Photonics
• 23Pharmacology and Toxicology
• 24Herbal Cosmetics
• 25Cosmetic Entrepreneurship
• 26Cosmetic Aerosols
• 27Industrial Internship
• 28Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 29(Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)
• 30Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
• 31(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

Entry Requirements

• Completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
• Completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; and completed SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
• Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (biology/chemistry/physics/general science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
• A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3, MQF) in a related field (health science related) and possess SPM with one (1) credit.
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
• Minimum grade B in 3 subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subject.
• Polytechnic/Certificate Equivalents
• Minimum CGPA 2.0
• Equivalent Courses
• Case-by-case basis.
• CGPA of 2.0 and above with minimum Grade E in Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics.
• Aggregate 50% inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Minimum score of 20/42 in 6 subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or Physics. Minimum scores of 3/7 in Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• SPM English Language
• SPM English Language 1119 / O-Levels English / IGCSE
• UEC English Language
• Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
• If the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take Basic English and English Foundation courses concurrently with the programme for in-sessional academic enhancement
• For International Students
• Total and Section Score: 2, Total Score: 24+
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• Pearson Test of English
• International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps prepare them in attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

Career Prospects

• Cosmetic product specialist
• Cosmetic production executive
• Cosmetic & Beauty Entrepreneur
• Cosmetic safety and evaluation assistant
• Packaging supervisor
• Cosmetic production cum maintenance technician
• Cosmetic chemist
• Skin care marketing executive
• Skin care sales executive
• Cosmetic warehouse manager
• Perfumery manager
• Skin consultant/advisor
• Cosmetic regulatory executive