North West University
Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Product Formulation
The Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Product Formulation in Health Professions is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 2 SEMESTERS.
Subjects: 8.
Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Product Formulation offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
PROGRAMME: COSMETIC PRODUCT FORMULATION
The purpose of the qualification is to professionally develop candidates already working within the field of Cosmetics Sciences by providing them with relevant and advanced knowledge, skills and competences in the field of product formulation for application in the cosmetic industry. Specifically, the student will obtain professional competence in aspects of product development, formulation and evaluation, to be applied in different practice settings. Successful completion of the qualification will therefore ensure provision of highly skilled professional workers within the field of new product development that has been identified by Government and Industry as an important strategic goal for progress in job creation in this field.
Duration
The minimum duration of the study is one (1) year and the maximum duration is two (2) years.
Curriculum outcomes
After completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Product Formulation, the student will demonstrate:
• integrated and advanced knowledge of, and the ability to select, evaluate and apply, the basic scientific principles relevant within the field of cosmetic sciences;
• demonstrate integrated and advanced knowledge of raw material classifications, their respective mechanism of actions and possible incompatibilities with a view to compile either formulations or products;
• demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the various processes during the development, manufacturing and distribution of cosmetic products that may influence the stability, quality and function of the end product with a view to select suitable manufacturing and packaging options, and to advise on appropriate storing conditions in practice settings;
• the ability to analyse and critically evaluate and interpret new product briefs and advise best formulation and/or delivery systems;
• the ability to understand and critically apply cosmetic regulations, claim substantiation, product testing and methods of evaluation;
• advanced and complete understanding of the cosmetic product development process with a view to successfully implement the process and prepare a product dossier of a formulated cosmetic product.
Curriculum
First Semester
Cosmetic science, research, development and manufacturing (40 credits)
Formulation of personal care products (8 credits)
Formulation of skin care products (16 credits)
Second Semester
Formulation of sun care products (16 credits)
Formulation of fragrance products (8 credits)
Formulating hair care products: shampoos and conditioners (8 credits)
Formulating chemical hair care processing products (8 credits)
Formulating colour cosmetic products (16 credits)
