Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science at DMU

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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 Pharm...
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.📚

13/03/2026

The PCS Formulation Files: Ibuprofen Suspension Edition 🧪

Ever wondered how liquid medicines are made? Watch this video to discover how to formulate an ibuprofen suspension — a dosage form commonly used to deliver medicine in liquid form.

Suspensions are designed to keep solid drug particles evenly dispersed in a liquid, ensuring the correct dose is delivered every time.

This is just one example of the hands-on pharmaceutical formulation work you’ll experience on the PCS course, where you learn the science behind how medicines are designed, manufactured and tested in the real world.

Follow for more behind-the-scenes formulation content! 👩‍🔬✨

10/03/2026

Why Choose PCS?: Day in the life of a 1st Year PCS student 🔬✨

Come spend a day with Thalia, a 1st year PCS student, and see what life studying Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Science at DMU looks like.

From attending lectures and getting hands-on in the lab, to balancing university life with a lacrosse game, PCS students make the most of both their studies and student life 🧪📚🥍

The PCS Formulation Files: Ingredient Spotlight – Salicylic Acid 🧴A pore-clearing beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that exfoliate...
06/03/2026

The PCS Formulation Files: Ingredient Spotlight – Salicylic Acid 🧴

A pore-clearing beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that exfoliates the skin, helps unclog pores and supports clearer-looking skin 🔬

Salicylic acid is just one of the many ingredients you’ll learn about (and work with!) on the PCS course 🧪🥼

Follow for more!!

Why Choose PCS?: Let’s talk 1st Year 🔬✨Thinking about studying Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Science but not sure what the f...
03/03/2026

Why Choose PCS?: Let’s talk 1st Year 🔬✨

Thinking about studying Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Science but not sure what the first year actually looks like?

From building strong foundations in pharmaceutical chemistry 🧪 to exploring physiology, colour theory and fragrances in cosmetic science💄 — first year is all about developing the core knowledge and lab skills you’ll build on throughout the degree (and to set you up for your career 👀).

Swipe to take a deep dive — and don’t forget to check the link in our bio for full course details. 💻

27/02/2026

The PCS Formulation Files: Product Breakdown edition 🧴

Today we’re breaking down the L’Oréal Hydra Pure Shampoo — because there’s way more science behind your haircare than you think. 💆‍♀️

From the surfactant system that actually cleanses your scalp, to hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid working behind the scenes, every ingredient has a purpose.✨

On the PCS course, we don’t just use these products — we learn how to design, formulate and test them in the lab using the same principles as industry. 👩‍🔬

Think shampoo is just bubbles? 🫧 Think again. 👀

Why Choose PCS?: Do you prefer cosmetics💄or pharmaceuticals💊?With Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Science at DMU, you don’t ha...
24/02/2026

Why Choose PCS?: Do you prefer cosmetics💄or pharmaceuticals💊?

With Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Science at DMU, you don’t have to choose! 😁

PCS is a unique hybrid undergraduate degree that combines drug development and cosmetic formulation — giving you the flexibility to explore multiple industries and career paths.🧑‍🔬

Why limit yourself to one when you can master both?! 🧪🧴

The PCS Formulation Files: Ingredient Spotlight - Amoxicillin 💊One of the most widely prescribed antibiotics, amoxicilli...
13/02/2026

The PCS Formulation Files: Ingredient Spotlight - Amoxicillin 💊

One of the most widely prescribed antibiotics, amoxicillin is a key example of the science you’ll study on the PCS course. 🦠

From molecular structure and bacterial cells to real dosage forms like capsules and suspensions, PCS shows you how medicines go from lab bench to patient. 🧑‍⚕️

Swipe ➡️ through to learn how this essential medicine works — and how PCS prepares you to formulate products like these for real-world use. 🔬🧪

Why Choose PCS? Meet the Tech Team 🧪✨Behind every practical, every formulation, and every lab session is our incredible ...
10/02/2026

Why Choose PCS? Meet the Tech Team 🧪✨

Behind every practical, every formulation, and every lab session is our incredible Pharmaceutics Tech Team. 🥼

From preparing your lab sessions to supporting final year projects — they play a huge role in your PCS journey. 🧑‍🔬

With over 75 years of combined experience, their expertise ensures you gain hands-on skills using industry-standard equipment from day one. 📚

At PCS @ DMU, it’s not just lecturers supporting you — it’s a whole team invested in your success. 💙

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