MPhil Cosmo Pharmaceutics

MPCPC

COURSE FACT
STUDY LEVEL STUDY NOTE PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Post Graduate

Full-Time

1.5 to 3 yrs

31

Eligibility Criteria

The admitted students may have to take deficiency courses as suggested by the BoS 50% marks in GAT test

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this degree students will be able

  • To apply advanced knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical principles in cosmetic and dermatological product formulation.
  • To analyze and utilize active ingredients, delivery systems, and formulation strategies to develop effective cosmetic products.
  • To integrate pharmaceutical sciences with cosmetic formulations to create products offering both aesthetic and therapeutic benefits.
  • To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and stability of cosmetic products using advanced testing methods.
  • To navigate regulatory frameworks, good manufacturing practices, and ethical practices in the development of cosmetic products.
  • To design, innovate, and develop cosmetic and cosmeceutical products for diverse market needs.

ROLE AND SCOPE

By the end of this program, the graduates will:

  1. Have a solid foundation of academics and research in cosmo-pharmaceutical science with an ability to emphatically impart technical expertise for a wide range of career options.
  2. Be able to establish a research-based community comprising of qualified cosmo-pharmacists, show excellence in innovative research and apply knowledge for upgrading of the health care system.

Graduates with an MPhil in Cosmo Pharmaceutics can pursue careers in:

  1. Research and Development (R&D)
  2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
  3. Regulatory Affairs
  4. Formulation Scientist
  5. Product Management and Marketing
  6. Academia and Teaching
  7. Entrepreneurship

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature Pre-Requisite
CPC-701 Derma-Ceuticals 3(2-1) Major  
CPC-702 Natural Products in Cosmo-Pharmaceutics 3(2-1) Major  
STAT-701 Biostatistics 3(3-0) Interdisciplinary  
GEN-700 Advanced Research Methodology 3(3-0) Interdisciplinary  
  Total Credit Hours 12    

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature Pre-Requisite
CPC-711 Testing of Skin and Skin Care Products 3(2-1) Major CPC-701
CPC-712 Cosmetic Microbiology 3(2-1) Major  
  Elective-I 3(3-0) Elective  
  Elective-II 3(3-0) Elective  
PCU-819 Seminar 1(1-0) Compulsory  
  Total Credit Hours 13    

Semester III to IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature Pre-Requisite
PCU-820 Thesis 6(0-6) Major  
  Total Credit Hours 6    
  Grand Total 31    

List of Elective Courses

Serial Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1. CPC-713 Nano-Technology in Dermatology 3(2-1)
2. CPC-714 Advanced Hair Care Science 3(2-1)
3. CPC-715 Beauty Formulations in Cosmo-Pharmaceutics 3(3-0)
4. CPC-716 Anti-Aging Therapies 3(2-1)

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