Another major way in which the Society has pursued these aims since 1947 has been to offer a part-time Diploma in Cosmetic Science.
The course has succeeded in providing an employment-led and competence-based education for persons employed in the cosmetic, toiletries and allied industries, giving an integrated knowledge of the fundamentals of cosmetic science and the industry.
The award of the Diploma leads to membership of the society. However in recent years the Diploma in Cosmetic Science has been available only to those who could attend regular evening lectures at the London-based colleges. With evidence of increased demand for the course, problems in attendance, and the success in designing self-instructional materials, the Society has produced the present course, to replace the former, and made it available on a national and international basis by distance learning.
The present distance learning course, leading to the qualification of SCS Diploma/Certificate in Higher Education (Cosmetic Science), was validated by the London Institute in 1997. It is now validated by De Montfort University of Leicester.
The course is now recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry for purposes of Continuing Professional Development.
