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PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration18 months (full time)
Fees
€9,000 for whole program
LanguageGreek
CampusNicosia
DOWNLOAD BROCHUREThe general aim of the Program is to prepare scientists specialising in research, production, quality control and distribution of cosmetic and natural health products, while responsibly informing the public about them. The two parallel and interconnected objectives of the program, complement each other by establishing the groundwork for ensuring the quality of products derived from nature, ultimately benefiting the public. Cypriot and Greek flora are internationally considered as particularly important biodiversity and endemic sources of bioactive natural compounds, with beneficial effects on humans. The use of modern scientific methods has led to the safe and ecological exploitation of nature in the pharmaceutical sector, securing its beneficial uses in natural and cosmetic health products.
Nowadays, beauty and wellness are integral components of self-care, with cosmetic products and nutritional supplements being commonplace in everyday life. The purpose of the Program is the scientific and rational utilisation of nature as a source of raw materials to produce pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutritional applications. At the same time, the Program aims to offer postgraduate students fully specialised training in the science and technology of cosmetic products and products of natural origin in general, providing both the scientific training and the necessary business knowledge and skills for the launch of innovative products.
The Program provides training, with the following specific objectives:
- Training specialised scientists in cosmetics and nutritional supplements for employment in Pharmacies and Industry
- Providing expertise for producing high-quality products, ensuring consumer health.
- Strengthening the cosmetics and natural products industry by providing equipped staff for the design, production (GMP), control and safe usage.
- Ensuring adherence with current legislation in the production and safe handling and marketing of these products.
Upon completion of the Program, graduates are expected to:
- Support society and ensure individual and Public Health as specialised Scientists in Advanced Cosmetic Science and Natural Health Products.
- Apply rationally their knowledge with critical and analytical thinking.
- Cope with professional and research challenges that appear.
Specific Special Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Program, graduates are expected to:
- Analyse the subject and the principles of chemistry and technology of cosmetics and nutritional supplements.
- Analyse the biological value of natural products, used in various categories of cosmetics and nutritional supplements.
- Evaluate new techniques and formulations in Advanced Cosmetic Science and Natural Health Products.
- Justify the role and the properties of the various ingredients contained in the cosmetics and nutritional supplements and estimate the possible interactions with prescription drugs.
- Interpret the legal framework and adapt all legal procedures concerning naturals products, cosmetics and nutritional supplements.
- Utilise laboratory techniques to prepare and prove the quality of the products.
Specific Admission Requirements
Candidates can be admitted to the Program only if they satisfy the general admission requirements of the University.
Eligible applicants must hold a University BSc degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Aesthetics-Cosmetology, Agriculture Science, or other related scientific subjects and certificate of very good knowledge of Greek and English language.
Additionally, each application should indicatively include certified copies of all degrees and transcripts, Curriculum Vitae, and two letters of recommendation. During the evaluation process, personal interview of the applicant will take place by the Graduate Studies Committee.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Candidates can be granted transfer credits according to the general arrangements for recognition of prior learning of the University.
The examination regulations, assessment methods and grading system for this Program are the same as the relevant general university regulations.
Students must successfully complete 90 ECTS to be eligible for graduation, including theoretical and laboratory courses (60 ECTS) and Postgraduate thesis (30 ECTS).
Module Group
ECTS
The student must successfully complete 105 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHA701 | DERMATOLOGY-SKIN PHYSIOLOGY | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | PHA702 | NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS | 7 | 2 |
| 3 | PHA703 | COSMETOLOGY I | 8 | 2+15 |
| 4 | PHA704 | NUTRITION - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT TECHNOLOGY | 7 | 2 |
| 5 | PHA705 | COSMETOLOGY ΙΙ | 8 | 2+15 |
| 6 | PHA706 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 7 | 2 |
| 7 | PHA707 | COSMETIC AND NUTRITION LEGISLATION | 7 | 2 |
| 8 | PHA708 | INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF COSMETICS / SUPPLEMENTS | 8 | 2 |
| 9 | PHA709 | POSTGRADUATE THESIS | 30 | 3 |
Total
90
Semesters
ECTS
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHA701 | DERMATOLOGY-SKIN PHYSIOLOGY | 8 |
| 2 | PHA702 | NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS | 7 |
| 3 | PHA703 | COSMETOLOGY I | 8 |
| 4 | PHA704 | NUTRITION - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT TECHNOLOGY | 7 |
| TOTAL | 30 |
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHA705 | COSMETOLOGY ΙΙ | 8 |
| 2 | PHA706 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 7 |
| 3 | PHA707 | COSMETIC AND NUTRITION LEGISLATION | 7 |
| 4 | PHA708 | INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF COSMETICS / SUPPLEMENTS | 8 |
| TOTAL | 30 |
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHA709 | POSTGRADUATE THESIS | 30 |
| TOTAL | 30 |
The delivery of the program of study is supported by the following members of staff:
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Professor | Prof. Julia Atta Politou |
| Professor | Prof. Maritsa Gourni |
| Professor | Prof. Georgios Karikas |
| Associate Professor | Dr. Georgios Charalambous |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Maria Kalourkoti Rikkou |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Alexandra Skitsou |
| Assistant Professor | Dr. Charalampos Triantis |
| Lecturer | Dr. Despina Charalambous |
| Lecturer | Dr. Theodoros Karydas |
| Lecturer | Dr. Georgios Papagiouvvannis |
| Lecturer | Dr. Panagiotis Theodosis Nompelos |
| Lecturer | Dr. Athanasia Tzortzi |
| Visiting Professor | Dr. Nikolaos Drakoulis |
| Visiting Lecturer | Dr. Konstantinos Gardikis |
| Visiting Lecturer | Prof. Georgia Mikis Koulermou |
| Visiting Lecturer | Dr. Dimitris Panidis |
| Visiting Lecturer | Dr. Chrystalla Papoutsou |
| Visiting Lecturer | Dr. Maria Stamouli |
I chose the Department of Pharmacy at Frederick University to prepare me with all the relevant knowledge and academic skills I will need to achieve my potential. My teachers are supportive and willing to help me with any difficulty I encounter. They have provided me with opportunities to grow and explore my skills, curiosity, interest and drive.
