Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at DMU

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17/06/2026

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 🧪💄

03/06/2026

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! 📚

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20/05/2026

Why Choose PCS? Is PCS the right course for you? 👀

If you enjoy hands-on lab work, want to understand how pharmaceutical and cosmetic products are developed, and are interested in applying science to real-world products… PCS could be a perfect fit 🧪💄💊

Take our quick quiz to see whether your interests match what the course is all about ✨

From formulation and testing to analysis and product development, PCS combines practical experience with scientific knowledge to prepare students for a wide range of careers across the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Swipe through to take the quiz 👉

06/05/2026

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 ✨

30/04/2026

The PCS Formulation Files: Ingredient Spotlight - AHAs vs BHAs 🫧

They might sound similar, but these two ingredients work in completely different ways 👀💧

In PCS @ DMU, you don’t just learn what ingredients do - you explore the science behind how they work, how to formulate with them, and how to create effective, real-world skincare products in the lab 🧪💄

Swipe to learn more 🔬✨

22/04/2026

Why Choose PCS? Let’s talk 3rd Year 🥼

Thinking about what’s coming next? Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be learning in third year on the PCS course 👀

From biopharmaceutcals and drug delivery to regulatory frameworks and quality control, this year is where everything starts to come together. You’ll build on your lab skills, explore how products go from concept to consumer, and gain a deeper understanding of the science behind pharmaceuticals and cosmetics 💊💄

Expect more hands-on practicals, more independent thinking, and a closer look at the industry—helping you prepare for careers in formulation, regulatory affairs, research and more.

Swipe through to see what each module involves ➡️

20/03/2026

The PCS Formulation Files: Aqueous Cream Edition🧴🧪

From raw ingredients to a smooth, stable formulation 👩‍🔬 Watch as PCS students prepare a classic aqueous cream in the lab, learning key formulation techniques used across both pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

This is just a glimpse of the hands-on experience you’ll gain on the PCS course at DMU 🥼

Follow for more behind-the-scenes lab content and formulation tips!

17/03/2026

Why Choose PCS? Let’s talk 2nd Year 🔬✨

We’ve already had a deep dive into 1st Year modules, here’s what 2nd year on Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Science looks like 👆

From formulating multiple pharmaceutical and cosmetic products in a programme of extensive laboratory practical sessions, to designing, manufacturing and evaluating your own pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, second year is where theory meets application - giving you hands-on experience that mirrors what happens in industry👀

Swipe to take a closer look — and don’t forget to check the link in our bio for full course details.📚

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