UNamur is one of the European partner universities which together offer the European Master in Translational Cosmetic and Dermatological Sciences (EMOTION).

This 120-credit Master, limited to only 30 students, will entitle you to a double degree from the University of Piemonte Orientale (Italy) and one of its partner institutions: the University of Namur or the Miguel Hernández University (Spain).

You will have the opportunity to experience teaching at these universities, all experts in their field, whilst gaining international experience and learning about other ways of teaching and about the cultures of the partner countries.

EMOTION’s mission is to educate the future generation of translational scientists and professionals in dermocosmesis and dermatologic therapies.

This Master comprises two semesters in Italy and one semester in either Belgium or Spain.

In the first year, held in Italy, courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Dermatology, Regulatory Affairs Pharmaceutical Technology and Medicinal Chemistry are taught together with workshops on Project Management, Drug Discovery, and the Features of the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sectors.

In the first semester of the second year, you are invited to choose whether you wish to continue your  studies in Preclinical Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Research (in Spain) or in Clinical Development (at the University of Namur).

You will also attend workshops intended to introduce you to the world of industry and provide you with transferable and soft skills (including communication, jobseeking skills and know-how for entrepreneurship).

Finally, in the second semester of the last year, you will have  the opportunity to carry out work on your thesis in industry or in academia at the three partner Universities and at Humboldt University (Germany).