MSc in Advanced Cosmetic Science & Natural Health Products
School of Health Sciences

MSc in Advanced Cosmetic Science & Natural Health Products

MSc in Advanced Cosmetic Science & Natural Health Products
School of Health Sciences

MSc in Advanced Cosmetic Science & Natural Health Products

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Duration18 months (full time)

Fees
€9,000 for whole program

LanguageGreek

CampusNicosia

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Qualification Awarded Master (MSc) in Advanced Cosmetic Science and Natural Health Products
ΕLevel of Qualification Μaster (2nd cycle degree)
Offered by Department of Pharmacy
Mode of study Full Time or Part Time

The 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.

General learning outcomes

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.
Students of the Program may come from various scientific backgrounds while Cosmetology and natural health products are interdisciplinary topics. Given the significant advancements in natural products, particularly in cosmetics and nutritional supplements, there is an observed shortage of qualified scientists in this specific area. The market is looking for specialised staff and therefore with the completion of the MSc Program in Advanced Cosmetology and Natural Health Products, the graduates are expected to support mainly Industry (pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutritional supplement companies), pharmacies, but also services of the General Health System.

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 90 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No.CodeNameECTSHours / week
1PHA701DERMATOLOGY-SKIN PHYSIOLOGY 83
2PHA702NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS72
3PHA703COSMETOLOGY I82+15
4PHA704NUTRITION - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT TECHNOLOGY72
5PHA705COSMETOLOGY ΙΙ82+15
6PHA706RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 72
7PHA707COSMETIC AND NUTRITION LEGISLATION 72
8PHA708INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF COSMETICS / SUPPLEMENTS 82
9PHA709POSTGRADUATE THESIS 303
Total
90
Semesters
ECTS
No.CodeNameECTS
1PHA701DERMATOLOGY-SKIN PHYSIOLOGY 8
2PHA702NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS7
3PHA703COSMETOLOGY I8
4PHA704NUTRITION - DIETARY SUPPLEMENT TECHNOLOGY7
TOTAL30
No.CodeNameECTS
1PHA705COSMETOLOGY ΙΙ8
2PHA706RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 7
3PHA707COSMETIC AND NUTRITION LEGISLATION 7
4PHA708INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF COSMETICS / SUPPLEMENTS 8
TOTAL30
No.CodeNameECTS
1PHA709POSTGRADUATE THESIS 30
TOTAL30


 

 
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