ASCC Education
One of the aims of the Society is to advance the Cosmetics Industry through education of its Members in Australia. We do this through recognising continuous development (our CPD Program), providing Educational Sessions and recognising the efforts of our members through the ASCC Education Fund. Read more on each of these below.
The CPD Program helps you keep track of the knowledge you have gained and allows you to state that you are a member of the ASCC on your business stationary as a way to communicate your professionalism and expertise to employers, peers and broader network (details can be found here).
Seeking a Career in Cosmetic Science?
If you are interested in a career in Cosmetic Chemistry the courses below are offered by Industry and Government Recognised institutions. Please contact the relevant organisations for more course specific information. The ASCC has an Education Fund, details can be found further down the page.
If you become a student in one of these courses you will be eligible for Student Membership – and the best way to get involved in this amazing industry is to attend your local network events. Click on the Join Now button for more information on Student Membership or to join in!
You don’t need to be a member or a student to attend our educational events, come and see what this Industry has to offer by attending an education session or a local networking event and speak to others about how they became educated in this Industry.
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
Monash University – Australia – On-Site
If you major in formulation science, you will learn how to formulate, design and evaluate pharmaceuticals. The formulation science and chemistry knowledge graduates gain also means they are ideally suited to exciting careers developing, cosmetics, foods, agricultural chemicals, veterinary products, paints and inks and many such consumer goods.
For more information, contact or visit: https://www.monash.edu/pharm/future
Institute of Personal Care Science
10788NAT Diploma of Personal Care Formulation
Australia – Distance Education
The Diploma of Personal Care Formulation has been developed to provide a comprehensive approach to teaching the formulation of safe, stable and efficacious personal care products for the hair, hands, body and face. Learners are taught how to prepare a variety of personal care products, adapt formulations to suit organisational requirements and develop products based on the latest industry advances.
For more information, contact: info@personalcarescience.com.au or visit: https://personalcarescience.com.au/
Diploma in Cosmetic Science
UK Society of Cosmetic Scientists – UK – Distance Education
At the end of the course you will have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of raw materials and products in the cosmetics, toiletries and allied industries and be able to work with a high degree of independence making cosmetics and toiletries, evaluate and use appropriate raw materials, processes and equipment and organise and manage your work as an individual and as part of a team.
For more information, contact: info@cosmeticlearning.com or visit: https://www.cosmeticlearning.com/
Diploma in Cosmetic Science
South African Society of Cosmetic Chemists – South Africa – Distance Education (on-site exam)
The course addresses the training needs of the developing cosmetic chemist and covers a vast scope of subjects within the Cosmetic Industry. Introductory topics include Basic Chemistry and Cell Physiology and then the course progresses towards more specific fields such as Hair and Skin Care.
For more information, contact: coschem@iafrica.com or visit: https://www.coschem.co.za/cosmetic-science-career/
Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science
10788NAT Diploma of Personal Care Formulation
Australia – Distance Education/Online
The Diploma of Personal Care Formulation has been developed to provide a comprehensive approach to teaching the formulation of safe, stable and efficacious personal care products for the hair, hands, body and face. Learners are taught how to prepare a variety of personal care products, adapt formulations to suit organisational requirements and develop products based on the latest industry advanced.
For more information, contact: enquiries@aacds.edu.au or visit: www.aacds.edu.au
ASCC Education Fund
In Australia, there are limited opportunities for formal education in Cosmetic Science. To encourage further education and training the ASCC will provide partial funding of tuition fees for ASCC members.
Eligibility:
To be eligible you must –
- Be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- Must be a current financial member of the ASCC for a minimum of 2 years prior
to commencing the course. Financial membership must be maintained during
and at the time of completion of the course. - Apply prior to commencement of the course
- Personally meet tuition costs. Members whose employer pays the tuition fee are ineligible.
- Must successfully complete the entire course.
Eligible Courses
- Diploma in Personal Care Formulating – Institute of Personal Care Science
http://www.personalcarescience.com.au/main/page_courses_course_overviews.html - Diploma in Cosmetic Science (UK Society of Cosmetic Scientists)
http://www.cosmeticlearning.com/ - Diploma in Cosmetic Science (South African Society of Cosmetic Chemists)
http://www.coschem.co.za/pebble.asp?relid=7644 - Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
If you major in formulation science, you will learn how to formulate, design and evaluate pharmaceuticals. The formulation science and chemistry knowledge graduates gain also means they are ideally suited to exciting careers developing, cosmetics, foods, agricultural chemicals, veterinary products, paints and inks and many such consumer goods.
For more information contact : info@pharm.monash.edu.au or visit their website : http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/courses/pharmsc/index.html
Costs met by ASCC: The ASCC will pay up to $1,000 upon successful completion of the entire course for the first 10 students who meet the eligibility criteria.
The ASCC executive committee has the final discretion regarding payment of this rebate.
Our ongoing support of these courses will be reviewed annually
For further information please contact us.
