FESAPCA


The Master’s degree in Chemistry and Life Sciences (Master Chimie et sciences du vivant) is registered in the French National Register of Professional Certifications (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles – RNCP) under no.38705, level 7, published by France Compétences on 01/03/2024 under the authority of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the Université Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines.

The Professional Master’s degree FESAPCA (ex-FESIPCA), is a post- bachelor’s degree program in science (chemistry, biochemistry, etc.) and a work-study program. Its aim is to train company executives with a high level of scientific training, particularly in chemical analysis, and solid professional skills in formulation, legislation and sensory analysis, complemented by the ability to take on responsibility and make decisions. Graduates work in R&D laboratories, analysis and quality control laboratories, sensory evaluation laboratories, as well as in design and new project management teams.

The École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique provides all professional training in perfume, cosmetics and food flavoring, while the UVSQ Université Paris-Saclay provides scientific training.

This scientific and professional Master’s degree is a 2-year work-study program in the cosmetics, perfume or food flavorings industry. The course is 2 months in the company/2 months in class, over two years (with a period of almost 5 months in the company between the end of M1 and the start of M2).

The procedures for acquiring certification by capitalizing on blocks of skills and/or by equivalence are defined by each accredited certifier, which implements the arrangements it deems appropriate. These procedures may vary according to the pathway to certification: apprenticeship, initial training, VAE, professional development.

Admissions requirements

The FESAPCA Master 1 is open to students with 180 ECTS acquired during the first three years of higher education as part of a Chemistry or Physics-Chemistry degree course, or any other course recognized as equivalent.

For more information on how to apply for the Master 1 program (application forms, admission requirements, returning to school, foreign students, sandwich courses, continuing education, fees, financing, support, VAE, teaching methods, assessment methods, etc.) click here.

Access to M2 FESAPCA is automatic for students who have completed M1 FESAPCA. Students with an M1 in chemistry, pharmacy or engineering may be admitted to M2, depending on their experience in the field, their application and the number of places available.

For more information on how to apply for the Master 2 program (application forms, admission requirements, resumption of studies, foreign students, sandwich courses, continuing education, fees, financing, support, VAE, teaching methods, assessment methods, etc.) click here.

To find out about tuition fees: click here.

In the case of apprenticeship, training can be financed by the OPCO and/or the company if there is a balance to pay.

Features of the program

This program is run in partnership with the École Supérieure du Parfum and the CFA AD apprentice training center. Scientific courses are taught by the UVSQ, while professional courses are taught by the École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique.

Link and pursuit of studies

At the end of their training, apprentices are prepared to enter the job market. As such, the École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique does not offer any links or opportunities for further study.

Our results indicators

For our FESAPCA apprenticeship Master’s program, we will be able to provide you with the graduation, drop-out, breach of contract and professional integration rates following the graduation of the first class of apprentices. These figures will be available from January 2025. For more information on the figures published by UVSQ, click here.

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