Chemical Formulation Design combines product innovation with design, science, engineering, and business skills.
This subject focuses on formulated products like pharmaceutical, agrochemical, personal care, and rongoā (Māori medicine). You will analyse materials, focus on sustainable production, and test processes like quality and safety.
Find out more about Chemical Formulation Design.
Complete the compulsory courses for the Bachelor of Product Design, along with the following major courses:
100-level
200-level
300-level
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
15 points may be chosen from courses in the other Product Design majors.
This subject will help you understand the complete chemical product design process — from idea generation to commercialisation. Other skills you will gain include prototyping, methods of analysis, regulatory requirements, commercial production, testing, and economics.
As a result of this degree, you will be ready to work in the industry or start your own business.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Chemical Formulation Design.
Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC’s range of study options can let you study what you want to.
Gain knowledge and skills in creative design, science, engineering, and business studies.
Gain knowledge and skills in creative design, science, engineering, and business studies.
Chemistry is the central science, dealing with the composition, structure, and behaviour of the atoms and molecules that make up all forms of matter.
Chemistry is the central science, dealing with the composition, structure, and behaviour of the atoms and molecules that make up all forms of matter.
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