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B Sc (Hons) Formulation Science InnoVenton
InnoVenton Institute of Chemical Technology - Faculty of Science
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
PO Box 77000, Port Elizabeth, 6031 South Africa |
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This unique degree offers in one package, the scientific principles of consumer and industrial product formulation and blending, as well as the practical application in various consumer product industries. It is a multidisciplinary course drawing on various aspects of chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, pharmacy, physics, physiology, statistics, business, etc.” |
What is Formulation Science?
Formulation Science is concerned with the knowledge and practice of blending and mixing of various components (chemical molecules) in a way that they do not react, but interact to provide a final product with very specific desirable properties or functions.
Examples of formulated products include personal care products such as cosmetics, personal hygiene products such as sopas, toothpastes etc., household chemical products such as cleaning agents, poliches, waxes etc., pharmaceutical products, food chemicals, paints, and varnishes, adhesives and industrial chemical products such as fuels and lubricants, industrial explosves, mining chemicals, water treatment chemicals and many more.
Admission Requirements
A 360 credit post-school qualification at NQF level 6 from an accredited HEI with majors in an allied science (biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, or pharmacy), or chemical engineering, provided the 360 credit qualification includes a 2 semester sequence of Organic Chemistry consisting of at least 20 credits.
A full study record must be submitted along with:
(a) Details of related work experience where applicable;
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(b) A typed motivation of maximum 2 A4 pages (1.5 line spacing, font size 10) that focuses on the applicant’s ability to innovate and which will be evaluated by a standing panel.
A limited number of study bursaries are available |
Course Content
(Full-time attendance)
YEAR 1
Product Analysis and Testing (CHF 410)
Consumer Prod. Regulatory Frameworks (CHF 420)
Formulatory Statistical Methodologies (CHF 430)
Technology of Formulations (CHF 440)
Formulation Science (CHF 450)
Formulation Project (CHF 460)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CHF 470)
(Part-time attendance)
YEAR 1
Product Analysis and Testing (CHF 410)
Formulatory Statistical Methodologies (CHF 430)
Technology of Formulations (CHF 440)
Formulation Science (CHF 450)
YEAR 2
Consumer Prod. Regulatory Frameworks (CHF 420)
Formulation Project (CHF 450)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CHF 470)
Current Formulation Projects at InnoVenton
· Novel insect repellant compositions
· Specialty plant feed formulations
· Novel plasticizers based on natural alcohol esters
· Optimization of existing fuel products and development of new fuel products including biofuels
InnoVenton offers
· Chemical R&D expertise
· Technology support and services
· Technology transfer
· Professional teaching services |
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Benefits on Successful Completion of the Programme
- A sound knowledge and skills base to apply and use technologies and practical skills for the production of formulated consumer products.
- The ability to apply and use the principals of formulation science to develop new consumer products.
- The ability to apply and use advanced experimental design methodologies to design testing protocols for product integrity, stability and efficacy.
- The ability to interpret the effect of regulatory constraints on new consumer product development.
- The ability to apply and use the principles of “mixtures” to design and optimize formulations and blends for specific product properties or actions.
- The ability to apply and use principles of technological economics and marketing to evaluate commercial opportunities for new consumer products.
- The ability to design and execute a new product development protocol.
InnoVenton aims to be internationally recognised as Africa’s leading industrial chemical research, technology transfer and training institute.
InnoVenton
Institute of Chemical Technology
NMMU Institute for Chemical Technology and
Downstream Chemicals Technology Station
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University |
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Enquiries
Dr Nicole Vorster Programme Coordinator
E-mail: nicole.vorster@nmmu.ac.za Tel: +27 (0) 41 504 3599 Fax: +27 (0) 41 504 3422 | | | |