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PHA-10038 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

PHA-10038 - Introduction to Cosmetic Science
Coordinator: Gary Moss Tel: +44 1782 7 34776
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24


Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the multi-disciplinary and complex area of cosmetic sciences. The module will begin with the legal and regulatory framework that defines, in a range of key territories, what we mean by a "cosmetic", how cosmetics and associated home and personal care products are designed from the marketing perspective to product formulation and production. Within this framework the key aspects of formulation science, anatomy, pharmacology and toxicology will be introduced in the context of consumer need.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/pha-10038/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

explain the key aspects of anatomy and physiology as they relate to the design, application and use of cosmetic products;: 1,2
explain the key concepts in physical chemistry that underpin successful cosmetic formulation design;: 1,2
describe the key aspects of pharmacology and how they relate to the administration and uptake of cosmetic product ingredients;: 1,2
understand the current regulations and rules governing the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products in key territories;: 1,2
appreciate and describe the role of analytical sciences in assuring the quality of cosmetic products;: 1,2
appreciate the key concepts in consumer marketing and how they influence product manufacture and sales of cosmetic product, and how different cultures and territories differ in their approach to approving cosmetic products.: 1,2

Study hours

Lectures, workshops and seminars 44 hours:
- anatomy, physiology and pharmacology in the context of product application and safety / toxicity (6 hours)
- the key chemical aspects of cosmetic formulation design and manufacture, including bioformulation and compatibility considerations (to include routes of delivery (2 hours), types of products and their formulation (16 hours))
- the current regulatory and legal requirements in major territories (6 hours)
- the quality systems used to ensure product quality and safety (8 hours)
- marketing and claims for cosmetic products (6 hours)
Seminars and feedback sessions to support assessments (6 hours)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Case Study weighted 30%
Case studies in cosmetic product development
Students will complete a case study on a key aspect of cosmetic product development (marketing, regulatory status, formulation, safety evaluation or advertising). This will be introduced in a seminar (1 hour) and supported by feedback sessions (2 hours). The assignment will be assessed by an individual presentation of 10 minutes.

2: Essay weighted 30%
Claim substantiation for cosmetic products
Students will be given a cosmetic product and asked to review the claims made and how those claims are substantiated scientifically or in clinical / consumer studies. This assessment will be introduced in a seminar (1 hour) and supported by feedback sessions (2 hours). The essay will be 1,000 words in length.

3: Open Book Examination weighted 40%
End of module examination
End of module examination comprising of short-answer questions (SAQs). The examination will be one hour in duration and will be held online in an "open book" format. This assessment will also include low-stakes assessments which will comprise not more than 10% of the component mark. These will focus on explaining examples of specific aspects of the claims process, and as such will vary significantly in their content.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024