Course Content

The course is a modular format with units written and assessed by industry experts covering the following:

• Foundations in chemistry, physiology, biochemistry and microbiology
• Key functional roles of development, production, packaging and marketing
• Vital auxiliary services such as stability testing, microbial preservation, quality assurance, legislation, safety assessment, performance evaluation and market research
• Specific product categories such as hair, skin and oral care, colour cosmetics, aerosols and perfumes

There are four modules, some of which utilise Practical Activity Kits (PAKs).  You can see the full list of subjects in Section 5 of the course prospectus.

The first module introduces students to the basic sciences together with raw materials and safety in the workplace.

In Modules Two and Three the emphasis is on formulation and manufacture. It includes hair products, skin products, cleansing agents and decorative cosmetics together with production and packaging.

The final part is concerned more with use of the finished product and includes legislation and product safety. It also considers the marketplace, environmental impact, marketing issues, consumer research, product evaluation, psychology, statistics and claim support.