Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This major focuses on the principles and practices of manufacturing drugs and cosmetics. Students develop skills in formulation, production, quality control, and regulatory compliance, preparing them for careers in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of drug and cosmetic formulation, production, and quality control. - Develop skills in designing and manufacturing pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. - Learn techniques for ensuring product safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance. - Explore principles of pharmaceutical and cosmetic chemistry, 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. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Drug and Cosmetic Production** - Overview of key concepts and practices in drug and cosmetic manufacturing. 2. **Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Chemistry** - Principles of pharmaceutical and cosmetic chemistry, including active ingredients and excipients. 3. **Manufacturing Processes** - Fundamentals 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** - Fundamentals of regulatory affairs, guidelines, and compliance in drug and cosmetic production. 6. **Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)** - Principles of GMP, including facility design, equipment, and personnel training. 7. **Product Development and Innovation** - Principles of product development, innovation, and commercialization in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. 8. **Research Methods in Production Technologies** - Principles of research methods, experimental design, and data analysis in drug and cosmetic production. 9. **Practicum in Drug and Cosmetic Production** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in manufacturing facilities or research labs. 10. **Capstone Project in Drug and Cosmetic Production** - 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, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Handbook: Regulations and Validation" by various authors. - "Cosmetic Science and Technology" by various authors. - "Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Formulation and Manufacturing" by various authors. - "Quality Control in Pharmaceutical Production" by various authors. - "Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries" by various authors. - "Good Manufacturing Practices for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries" by various authors. - "Product Development in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and manufacturing processes. Suitable for students interested in drug and cosmetic production and pharmaceutical sciences. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Drug and Cosmetic Production Technologies and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturers, quality control specialists, regulatory affairs specialists, and individuals seeking careers in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, regulatory agencies, and research and development. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in drug and cosmetic production, supporting careers in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, regulatory agencies, and research and development.