BPS3061 Industrial formulation
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
BPS3061 Industrial formulation is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia, Parkville
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The objective of this unit is to provide you with the opportunity to tackle real-world formulation development in the cosmetic industry and develop your technical, teamwork, and communication skills. You will learn about cosmetic actives and excipients, apply science-based formulation strategies like Design of Experiments and leverage advanced tools, including AI-driven methods, to design, develop, test and justify a collection of cosmetic products. Throughout the unit, you will build hands-on experience in professional product development, with an emphasis on sustainability and systems thinking, as well as regulatory compliance. The work culminates in the Monash Cosmetic Expo, where you present your product collection, formulation rationale and claim substantiation to industry guests. This event provides a unique platform to enhance employability, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your work-readiness, engage with potential employers, and build professional networks within the cosmetic science sector.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester | Parkville | On campus |
Assessment
- Introduction to Cosmetic ScienceQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
- Scientific Documentation and ReportingPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- CollectionProjectCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge of skin biology and cosmetic pharmacology to design a research strategy to develop new products
- 2
Synthesise findings and select relevant experimental factors to develop cosmetic formulations across diverse product forms
- 3
Create and apply an industry standard Design of Experiments (DoE) template to systematically review experiments and critically reflect on formulation performance
- 4
Methodically and systematically analyse data and critically discuss regulatory and sustainability considerations ensuring compliance with global standards
- 5
Demonstrate effective communication strategies for product technical documentation and findings through professional presentations to industry stakeholders
- 6
Demonstrate work readiness via effective teamwork skills in project management, product development team planning and presentations
- 7
Leverage AI tools for ideation, formulation, troubleshooting, and trend analysis, and apply critical evaluation to guide innovation while maintaining ethical and scientific rigour.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories48 hours
- Assessments10 hours
- Workshops48 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Twelve 4-hour laboratories
- Twenty-four 2-hour workshops
- Forty-eight hours of self-directed study
Learning resources
Technology resources
For more information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications and the technology systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ian Larson
- Associate Professor Celine Liew
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Laurence Orlando
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BPS3061?
BPS3061 has no prerequisites.
When is BPS3061 offered?
In 2026, BPS3061 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville.
Does BPS3061 have an exam?
No. BPS3061 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.