Scope of the Curriculum
This MSc program wishes to provide the postgraduate students with best possible combination of scientific and applied knowledge within an educational environment that cultivates the interdisciplinary and scientifically multifaceted search for new expertise. It focuses on cognitive objects:
- In the field of Aesthetics, emphasizing to the multilevel approach for the acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills on modern applications of Aesthetic Science. Therefore, it gives the opportunity to the postgraduate students to play an important role in controlling and maintaining the quality of service implementation in small and medium enterprises. In addition the modules focus on issues related to the clinical picture, diagnostic criteria and usual methods of manipulating aesthetic problems.
- In the field of Dermatology dealing with issues related to various skin diseases and the contribution of an Aesthetician in the treatment of the aesthetic problems that are caused. Moreover, the modules provide the Cosmetologist with the appropriate knowledge for the development of effective Cosmeceuticals (Dermoceuticals), that help the pharmaceutical management of skin diseases.
- In Biomedical Technology provides the aestheticians high expertise of the laser and photonics techniques used for the management of aesthetic treatments i.e. hirsutism.
- The mechanisms of action of bioactive ingredients incorporated in cosmetics or used in cosmetic treatments, and their effect on skin are examined.
- Research and development of cosmetic products (formulation) emphasizing in the development of cosmetic products and mainly solving problems that arise when innovative actives, delivery systems, natural origin compounds are incorporated in finished products.
- The development of cosmetics and medical devices skin products, such as products intended for face care, body acre, hair care, oral care, babe care, sun care, make-up products, intimate care pregnant care, acne to prone skin products, etc.
Additionally, some of the abovementioned products can be used in cases of adjuvant treatment such as: atopic dermatitis, diaper dermatitis, healing of burns, scars, keloids, hair loss, acne, gingivitis, periodontitis etc., in collaboration with the practitioner (dermatologist, pediatrician, dentist, gynecologist).
- Τhe performance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) of new cosmetic products for the scale up from lab to industrial scale.
- The Quality Control and Quality Assurance of cosmetic products
- The Methodology concerning the toxicological safety assessment and performance of proper efficacy studies.
After the completion of this MSc program the gradient student will acquire the necessary knowledge in new trends, mechanisms and technologies in the field of Aesthetics, Aesthetic Biomedical Technology, Dermatology and Cosmetic Science and will enhance the ability of new scientists at working in industry and broader job market.