Technical and Scientific
MSc Scent Design and Creation
Master Degree
SMELL DESIGN - CREATE - INNOVATE
application
Application dates
Entry level :
Bachelor Degree
Admission requirements
Dates of selections
- First campaign: May (closing of registration: April 30th)
- Second campaign (according to the seats available): June (Closing of registration: May 31th)
Pre-requisites / Admission Requirements
- Bachelor degree or minimum 2-3 year degree in a scientific field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biological Sciences, Botany, Pharmacy & Pharmacology)
- Professional experience in Fragrance is not required.
- Fluent in English : English proficiency test scores required for non-native speakers (IELTS: 6.5 or TOEFL iBT: 85 or TOEIC: 850)
Target audience
- Full-time : Any candidat meeting the prerequisites and with a strong interest in Fragrance Formulation & Applications
Date of training
September 27, 2022 to November 30, 2025
How to apply
Admission Process
- Motivation file
- Candidates who qualify after interview will be invited to an IFF Creative Center for an Olfactive Intelligence Test®, creative presentation, and interview with selection panel
Referencing of the course
- Titre RNCP 26943 : Manager des process de création et de dévleoppement des produits Parfum, Cosmétique et Arômes alimentaires
Financing methods & ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS
Full time
- Registration fees: 200€
- The registration fees are non-refundable and must be paid online when submitting you application.
- 30% of 10 250€ to be paid upon acceptation
A unique 3-year program that immerses students in the foundations and pioneering advances of the world of Fragrance, and prepares students for rewarding careers in the leading positions in this exciting profession. A full-time program with global internship opportunities.
Tuition fees
- €10,250 each year, for 3-year course of study. Deposit of 30% to be paid to the eligibility and the balance before the first day of class.
Possibility to pay the balance in 5 installments over the year, resulting in a surcharge of €300 per school year.
A French bank account is required in order to benefit this possibility. - €200 for application handling fees (mandatory and non-refundable). Payable online. Click below to submit your payment.
Program
Objectives
- Create fine and consumer fragrance formulae
- Coordinate/manage fragrance creation, formulation and production
- Best practices in perfume laboratories
- Presentation Skills (written and oral)
- Manage projects and work in teams
- Understand and manage customer relationships.
The MSc Scent Design and Creation student has the heart of an artist, is inherently curious, and is driven by a fire within to push boundaries. They share the dream to make fragrances and be part of this exciting industry.
Content
First year: Total Hours: 490 ECTS: 60
- Raw materials / lab work
- Perfumery fundamentals
- Chemistry
- History of Perfume
- Marketing and Business overview
- Personal and professional development
- Pedagogical Trip to Grasse
- IFF Insight Sessions
- Internship in Retail: May through August
Second year: Total Hours: 490 ECTS: 60
- Raw materials continued
- Fine fragrance accords & schemas
- Business focus and skills
- Chemistry
- Exposure to Flavors
- Personal and Professional development
- Pedagogical Trip to Grasse
- IFF Insight Sessions
- Internship at IFF: May through August
Third year: Total Hours: 490 ECTS: 60
- Introduction to Consumer Fragance
- Consumer Fragrance accords & schemas
- Business focus and skills
- Exposure to Flavors
- Personal and Professional development
- Advanced Chemistry
- IFF Insight Sessions
- Final project
Teaching methods
1st year:
- Oct 15 - Nov 15: 1-month remotely courses
- Nov 15 - May: Online and face-to-face courses, pratical works in the laboratory, team work and oral presentations
2nd year:
- Oct - Dec: first period of online and face-to-face courses and practical works
- May - July 4: second period of online and face-to-face courses and practical works
3rd year:
- Oct - April 15: Online and face-to-face courses and practical works
Teaching Resources
- Specifc Laboratoires dedicated to formulation of cosmetics, sensory analysis and analytical chemistry
- Resource center specializing in perfumery, cosmetics and favlors, databases on ingredients
- Computer room, Blackboard for online courses, specialized MOOCs.
Assessment method
- Exams
- Oral presentation
- Practical work
- Group project presentation
- Oral internship presentation
Graduation rate : 100 % (promotion 2020)
Integration rate : 50 % (promotion 2019)
Further studies
Partners
Contacts
Additional information
Accessibility
As part of its Equity and Inclusion policy, and in accordance with the provisions of Law n°2005-102 of 11 February 2005 for the equal rights and opportunities, participation and citizenship of people with disabilities, ISIPCA is committed to respecting accessibility standards for people with disabilities and to proposing adapted accommodation for training courses.
Mise à jour le 19 mars 2021
