Postgraduate Studies
The Sector of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science runs a postgraduate program in its field entitled
“Advanced Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science: Development-Quality Control and Safety of new cosmetic products”
The program was established in 2020
The program is offered by the Division of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health and Welfare Sciences, University of West Attica
The master’s degree specializes in:
a) the treatment of aesthetic problems with innovative cosmetic products and the use of modern devices of biomedical technology.
b) the management of aesthetic problems by the Aesthetician on the ground of skin diseases to the extent permitted by the current legislation and in the development by the Cosmetologist of cosmetic products (cosmeceuticals) that are recommended as adjuncts to skin diseases, by dermatologists.
c) Τhe extensive study of the mechanisms of action of the bioactive ingredients incorporated in cosmetic products
d) The research and development (formulation) of various cosmetic products of different technical forms and solving of problems that occur during design, development and manufacturing in cosmetic science.
e) The quality control and quality assurance of both development and manufacturing of cosmetic products.
f) The efficacy studies of cosmetic products which have to be done according to European Regulation for Cosmetics, (ΕC 1223/2009).
g) The evaluation of safety of cosmetic products to consumers and the clinical studies are performed for the safety assessment and efficiency of product.
Duration of the Program
The duration of the post graduate program which leads to the Graduate Diploma is defined in three (3) academic semesters, which also include the time for preparing a diploma thesis.
Course curriculum
To complete the program, students are required to attend nine (9) courses, and write and successfully support a postgraduate thesis.
The courses are distributed: four (4) in the 1st semester of studies, four (4) in the 2nd semester, while in the 3rd semester of studies, there is one (1) course and the preparation of the diploma thesis. Ninety (90) Credit Units (ECTS) are required to obtain the Master’s Degree, which are divided into thirty (30) over the three semesters of study. The postgraduate thesis corresponds to twenty (20) ECTS.
Number of students
The number of students admitted to the program per year is set at a maximum of twenty (20) plus those who have the same grade in the evaluation as the last entrant.