College: Graduate School of Health Sciences

This major focuses on the principles and practices of manufacturing pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Students develop skills in formulation, production, quality control, and regulatory compliance, preparing them for careers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of drug and cosmetic formulation, production, and quality control.
• Develop skills in designing and manufacturing pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
• Learn techniques to ensure product safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Explore principles of pharmaceutical chemistry, cosmetics, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance.
• Analyze and interpret complex production data and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills for pharmaceutical and cosmetic production.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Production

   Overview of key concepts and practices in manufacturing pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

2. Drug and Cosmetic Chemistry

   Principles of pharmaceutical and cosmetic chemistry, including active ingredients and excipients.

3. Manufacturing Processes

   Basics of manufacturing processes, including mixing, granulation, coating, and packaging.

4. Quality Control and Assurance

   Principles of quality control and assurance, including testing methods and regulatory compliance.

5. Regulatory Affairs

   Basics of regulatory affairs, guidelines, and compliance in pharmaceutical and cosmetic production.

6. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

   Principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including facility design, equipment, and staff training.

7. Product Development and Innovation

   Principles of product development, innovation, and marketing in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

8. Research Methods in Production Techniques

   Principles of research methods, experimental design, and data analysis in pharmaceutical and cosmetic production.

9. Practical Training in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Production

   Hands-on experiences through practical training and projects in manufacturing facilities or research labs.

10. Graduation Project in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Production

    A comprehensive project applying skills in formulation, production, quality control, or regulatory compliance.

Assessment Methods:

• Formulation reports, manufacturing process designs, quality control plans, regulatory compliance documents, GMP implementation plans, product development projects, research methodology projects, practical training reports, graduation projects, group projects, and practical assessments.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "The Drug Manufacturing Guide: Regulations and Verification" by various authors.
• "Cosmetic Science and Technology" by various authors.
• "Formulation and Manufacturing of Drugs and Cosmetics" by various authors.
• "Quality Control in Drug Production" by various authors.
• "Regulatory Affairs in the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries" by various authors.
• "Good Manufacturing Practices for the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries" by various authors.
• "Product Development in the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge in chemistry, biology, and manufacturing processes. Suitable for students interested in drug production, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sciences.

Duration of the Program:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates may receive a degree in pharmaceutical and cosmetic production techniques and pursue higher education or professional certifications in related fields.

Target Audience:

Aspiring pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturers, quality control specialists, regulatory affairs specialists, individuals seeking careers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, regulatory bodies, research, and development. This major equips students with the necessary skills to excel in pharmaceutical and cosmetic production, supporting careers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, regulatory bodies, and research and development.