COSMETOLOGY – STUDY PROGRAM

Studies at the Silesian College of Medicine in Katowice can be undertaken full-time or part-time. For each, courses are conducted according to the following respective schedule:

Full-time – courses are held from Monday to Friday (on average 6 academic hours a day starting from the morning).

Part-time
For part-time studies, the courses (practical classes, seminars, lectures) are usually held every two weeks on Fridays starting from 16:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays.

Note!
The starting and ending time of courses on given days may change depending on the number of hours in the semester and the schedule. The times presented are as close as possible to the actual ones.

The study program combines knowledge in the field of medicine and chemistry with the practical skills for performing a wide range of conventional and cutting-edge cosmetic treatments.

* The Academy reserves the right to modify the courses in accordance with the regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education on the education standards for individual faculties and levels of education, as well as creation and conditions for creation of inter-disciplinary studies and combination majors of July 12, 2007.

No.	COURSE NAME
		1 YEAR		2 YEAR		3 YEAR
		I	II	III	IV	V	VI
I	GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
1	Foreign language	x	x	x	x
2	Occupational safety and health	x
3	IT			x
4	Foundations of ethics				x
5	P.E. (full-time studies)	x	x
II	BASIC COURSES
6	Biology and genetics	x
7	Biophysics				x
8	Anatomy	x
9	Physiology and pathophysiology	x
10	Biochemistry			x
11	Hygiene				x
12	Microbiology and immunology		x
13	Pharmacology			x
14	Histology	x
15	First aid	x
III	MAJOR COURSES
16	Skin care cosmetology	x	x
17	Beauty cosmetology			x
18	Cosmetic formula				x
19	Dermatology				x
20	Physiotherapy and massage				x
21	Cosmetic chemistry		x
22	Aesthetics			x
IV	SPECIALIZATION COURSES (choose 2 of 3)
OPTION A
23A	Natural cosmetics and herbal remedies						x
24A	Dietetics					x
25A	Negotiation and decision making techniques						x
26A	Business economics and management					x
27A	Allergology					x
28A	Cosmetology devices and equipment					x
29A	Skin oncology					x
30A	Modern-age diseases						x
OPTION B
31B	Body shaping and posture improvement					x
32B	Health promotion					x
33B	Plants used in cosmetics and fragrant substances						x
34B	Sensorics and fragrances					x
35B	Legislation					x
36B	Interpersonal communication and self-presentation techniques						x
37B	Cosmetic formulation technology						x
38B	Cosmetic massage and relaxation techniques					x
39B	Toxicology						x
OPTION C
40C	Therapeutic cosmetology					x
41C	Podology						x
42C	Aesthetic medicine						x
43C	Plastic and aesthetic surgery					x
44C	Prevention of infections						x
45C	Psychology						x
46C	Hair and make-up styling					x
V	GRADUATE THESIS WORKSHOP
47	Methodology of scientific research				x
48	Diploma seminar					x	x
VI	VOCATIONAL TRAINING		x		x

 

Outline of selected courses

1. Biology
Cell cytophysiology. Introduction to genetics. Chemistry and structure of chromosomes. Genotype. Mutations and biological anti-mutation mechanisms. Phenotype - factors affecting phenotype development. Phenotypic variation. Selected aspects of developmental biology. Ontogenesis and its phases. Embryonic and post-embryonic development - phases and characteristics. Selected ecological issues. Characteristics of the human environment. Mechanisms of adaptation to the environment. Introduction to parasitology.

2. Biophysics
Electrical properties of cells and tissues, nerve conduction. Ion transport through membranes. Measurement of diffusion potential, adhesion, cohesion and surface tension.
Biophysical mechanisms and biological effects of mechanical interactions on the body. The impact of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on a living organism. Biophysics of lasers. Interaction of laser radiation with biological tissue.

3. Anatomy
Introduction to normal anatomy of the human body. Types of tissues and their role in the body. Organs and organ systems of the human body. Human body structures and their position. Axes and planes, position in space. Relationships between the structure and functions of human body organs.

4. Physiology and pathophysiology
Introduction to general physiology. Cell membrane and cell physiology. Transport across the cell membrane (diffusion, osmosis, active transport and vesicular transport). The concept of homeostasis. The concept of health and disease. Pathogenic factors (division, functioning mechanisms). Inflammation, mechanisms of inflammatory reactions. Pain, types of pain. Water-electrolyte and acid-alkaline balance. Hormones. Vitamins. Functioning of organs and systems of the human body.

5. Biochemistry
Amino acids and peptides. Biogenic amines. Structure and biological function of proteins. Enzymes, classification of enzymes. Structure, properties and the role of simple, di and polysaccharides in the body. Biological oxidation. Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Hormones and vitamins. Genetic code and protein biosynthesis. Biochemistry of organs and tissues. Transport through biological membranes.

6. Hygiene
Environmental factors affecting health. Mental hygiene, rest, relaxation methods. Mental functioning disorders - stress. The concept and types of stress. Epidemiology in history, definitions of epidemiology, health and disease. Basic concepts and methods used in epidemiological research. Types of epidemiological research. Hygienic standards and principles regarding the equipment and operation of a laboratory or a beauty salon. Operational health and safety rules. Sanitary and epidemiological services. Introduction to health promotion.

7. Microbiology and immunology
Microbiological diagnostics. Cosmetic microbiology. Origin and significance of cosmetics microbiology. Basic information about microorganisms found in cosmetic raw materials and cosmetics. Microbial control in cosmetic production. Structure and function of the immune system. Basic concepts in immunology. Microbiological standards. Regulation of immune processes: genetic control of the immune response, T cells, IgG-mediated negative feedback. Immunoprophylaxis. Transplant immunology.

8. Pharmacology
Introduction to general pharmacology. The role of drugs in the human body - pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of drugs. Drug formula with consideration of the latest forms used in dermatology. Pharmacological treatment of wrinkles. Drugs intensifying and protecting the skin against light. Pharmacotherapy of skin cancer.

9. Skin care cosmetology
Epidermis exfoliation. The impact of external factors on the skin and its adnexa. Skin phototype. Skin - its types and care. Skin with vascular lesions. Upper limb care: technique of massage, various exercises for arms, forearms and hands. Elbow care. Hand care and relaxation treatments - paraffin treatment, warm wax, hand baths and others. Products used for hand and nail care. Biological and traditional manicure - procedure principles and techniques. Nail plate strengthening treatments. Lower limb care: foot care. Hair removal. Pedicure: procedure principles, techniques and tools. Foot baths, compresses, everyday foot exercises. The most common foot ailments - ingrown toenails, calluses and corns, cracked skin, burns, abrasions - treatment. Foot care products. Massage - types and techniques. Oxygenating, regenerating, nourishing, moisturizing and lifting treatments for the face, neck and décolleté - techniques. Eye contour care treatments. Skin damage caused by cosmetics or improper treatment. Skin reactions caused by using improper cosmetic products.

10. Beauty cosmetology
Basic makeup. Nail art. Improving the look of eye contour. Safe tanning.

11. Cosmetic formula
Principles of preparing formulas and reading the ingredient lists. Cosmetic formula ingredients. Physicochemical properties of biologically active substances. Toners, lotions, masks, creams, make-up cosmetics, cosmetics with keratolytic agents - effect, formula, method of preparation.

12. Dermatology
Symptomatics of skin diseases. Bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, seborrheic, allergic skin diseases. Psoriasis. Dermatoses. Pigmented nevi. Photodermatoses. Autoimmune diseases. Mechanical and thermal skin damage. Hair and nail diseases. Pre-cancerous conditions, paraneoplastic conditions, carcinoma in situ, malignant neoplasms. Etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, principles of diagnosis and differentiation, prognosis, treatment.

13. Physiotherapy and massage
Historical outline of massage and physical therapy. Phototherapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy. Kinesitherapy, balneotherapy. Massage. The impact of classic massage on the human body; indications and contraindications for massage; classic massage techniques. Aspects of wellness.

14. Cosmetic chemistry
Basic information about elements and chemical compounds. Structure, preparation, properties and application of: oxides, hydroxides, inorganic acids and salts, hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, mono- and polysaccharides, amino acids and peptides. Free radical reactions. Requirements for the quality of water intended for pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes. Cosmetics ingredients. Cosmetic raw materials. Basic laboratory activities - obtaining fluids, oils, masks, cosmetic emulsions. Health and safety at work with cosmetic raw materials. Operational health and safety in a cosmetic chemistry laboratory.

15. Aesthetics
The concept of beauty. Definitions and analysis of basic concepts such as art, beauty, form, creativity, creative reproduction, aesthetic experience. Aesthetic values and canons of beauty in history.

16. Therapeutic cosmetology
Classification of skin diseases. Acne: types, symptoms, treatment, acne scars. Indications and contraindications for cosmetic procedures. Acne skin care at home, in a beauty salon and in an aesthetic medicine facility. Climatic therapy and spa treatment. Obesity - causes of obesity. Contemporary methods of prevention and treatment of obesity. Treatments used in wellness facilities. Cellulite - characteristics, types and causes. Methods of prevention and treatment in a beauty salon and at home. Anti-cellulite cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Stretch marks - causes, typical symptoms, methods and means of treatment and prevention at home and in a beauty salon. Products against stretch marks available on the cosmetics market. Treatments used for dilated blood vessels.

17. Aesthetic medicine
Endocrine diseases affecting the skin condition. The impact of contraceptives on a woman's body. Menopause and andropause - changes in the human body. Skin care for pregnant women. Harmful effect of smoking cigarettes and other drugs, negative impact on the skin condition and possibility of implementing treatment procedures. The most common complications and their frequency after skin rejuvenation procedures and their treatment. Tattoos and birthmark removal. Cosmetic dentistry. Excessive sweating - treatment.

18. Plants used in cosmetics and fragrant substances
Types of plant tissues (protective, parenchymal, vascular, secretory tissues; their structure and functions). Types of plants used in cosmetology. Plants providing vegetable oils, waxes, balms, resins, vitamins, minerals, etc. Allergenic plants.