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COSMETIC SCIENCE CERTIFICATE

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Cosmetic Science

DRIVE COSMETIC SCIENCE INNOVATION

The landscape of cosmetic product development continues to shift as safer, more effective results continue to reshape this industry. A 100% online Cosmetic Science Certificate from eSpelman can help you play a role on the everchanging frontier of cosmetic science.

What You’ll Learn

Your Cosmetic Science Certificate program coursework emphasizes scientific concepts within cosmetic product development, including chemistry principles and applications underlying the product development process. You’ll explore current trends and innovations in cosmetic and personal care product markets, particularly through the lens of consumer communities of African descent. You’ll discover how to accurately and effectively communicate cosmetic science terminology, including ingredients, structure, safety, stability, and function of a cosmetic formulation, as well as understand the regulations guiding the use, production and marketing of cosmetics.

Community & Structured Focus

The Cosmetic Science Certificate Program begins once a year each January. With just one cohort annually, each student moves through the program alongside the same dedicated group of peers—building lasting connections while mastering the science behind beauty.

Your eSpelman Advantage

We want to see you succeed in the classroom and beyond, which is why we enhance your education with as many benefits as we can—starting with learning rooted in the 140-plus year Spelman College tradition of the highest caliber of academic experience. Our commitment to your success extends even further through the following benefits:

FLEXIBLE

100% online learning

CAREER FOCUSED

Gain in-demand skills

DEGREE CREDIT

Apply certificate credits toward your degree

ACHIEVABLE

Designed for those with or without college experience

ACCELERATED

Earn your certificate faster online

CURRENTLY DISCOUNTED

Only $600 per credit hour

Ready to take the next step in your cosmetic science career? Gain the practical, industry-driven skills you need with a 100% online certificate.

Your Program Info

Format: Online

Program Duration:
Four 8-week courses

Number of Credits: 15

Time Commitment:
Approximately 6 hours/week

2026 Term Start Date; January 26

This program enrolls once a year. The next start date is January 26.

$1,800 per course

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