Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at DMU

The PCS Formulation Files: Mascara edition 👁️🖤

Ever wondered what goes into creating one of the world’s most popular cosmetic products? Watch the formulation come together and see cosmetic science in action! 🎥✨

In PCS @ DMU, students gain hands-on experience formulating a wide range of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, learning not only how they’re made, but why each ingredient is included. It’s this combination of practical skills and scientific understanding that prepares our students for careers across the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. 🧪💄

Why Choose PCS? 💜 How do you know a course is making a real difference?

For one of our lecturers, Dr Simon Wheeler, it’s when students confidently discuss complex topics they’ve never encountered before - like ligand docking 🧬

Watching students develop the knowledge, confidence and scientific thinking needed to understand advanced concepts is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching. It’s a reminder that learning isn’t just about memorising facts - it’s about building the skills to tackle new challenges and think like a scientist 🧑‍🔬

On PCS, our students progress from learning the fundamentals in first year to exploring cutting-edge topics in their final year, developing the confidence and expertise needed for careers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Watch to hear why seeing that transformation is proof that the course works! 🧪✨

The PCS Formulation Files: Product Breakdown 🧴🔬

Ever wondered what’s really inside your skincare products? Today, two of our third-year PCS students take a closer look at the CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser, breaking down its ingredient list and explaining the role each component plays in the formulation.

From surfactants and active ingredients to viscosity modifiers, pH adjusters and preservatives, this is the kind of formulation analysis students learn throughout the PCS course. Understanding why each ingredient is included and how they work together is a key skill for anyone pursuing a career in pharmaceutical or cosmetic formulation – and it’s exactly the type of industry-focused knowledge you’ll gain on PCS 🧪✨

Why Choose PCS? Alumni of the Month 🎓✨

Meet Rachna Nayyar, who graduated from PCS at DMU in 2010 with a 2:2, and is now a Regulatory Affairs Manager at Reachlaw ✅

Rachna was disappointed with her grade, but as her career shows: grades do not define your potential! 🎉

Watch to hear about her favourite parts of the course, how PCS set her up for the world of work, and her top tips for both current and future students! Her socials can be found , go check out her page and drop her a follow! 👌 And discover the PCS page on the DMU website by clicking the link in our bio 📚

The PCS Formulation Files: Fizzing Bath Melts edition! 🛁✨

Bath melts are hybrid bath products that combine the skin-conditioning moisture of a traditional bath oil with the fun, bubbling reaction of a bath bomb. As they dissolve in warm water, they melt and fizz simultaneously, releasing rich essential oils and nourishing butters to soften your skin. Watch to see how to formulate them! 🫧

During PCS @ DMU, students gain hands-on experience formulating a wide range of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, learning the science behind every ingredient and how formulations are developed from concept to finished product 🧪💄

Why Choose PCS? The PCS Placement Year 👩‍🔬

PCS @ DMU offers an optional placement year, to give you a full year of industry experience — for example in formulation labs, R&D teams, QC roles and more.

Watch to see where students go, what they say about placements and get inspired! 📚

Need a refresher? 👀
Why choose PCS? – an introduction to the course 📚

Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science (PCS) at DMU is a unique programme that blends pharmaceutical science and cosmetic formulation, giving you a diverse and in-demand skill set 🥼💄

From hands-on lab work to understanding how products go from concept to consumer, PCS prepares you for a range of careers across the pharma and cosmetics industries.

Watch for a first look inside the course—from our labs to lecture halls—and discover what makes PCS stand out ✨