Aim of the Program

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 dermaceuticals, 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 innovative cosmetic products and cosmetic forms and mainly solving problems that arise when plant originated and synthetic bioactive ingredients are incorporated.

·       In the development of personalized cosmetics and medical technology cosmetics such as products intended for infants, photoaging, the care of the face, body, hair, teeth, but also in cases of adjuvant therapy in collaboration with the practitioner (dermatologist, pediatrician, dentist) such as: atopic dermatitis, diaper dermatitis, healing of burns, scars, keloids, hair loss, acne, gingivitis, periodontitis etc.

·       In the transition, concerning the development of cosmetic products, from the laboratory scale to industrial production.

·       In quality control and quality assurance of cosmetic production.

·       In the methodology concerning clinical safety and efficacy studies. By the completion of this MSc program the knowledge that will be acquired in the field of Aesthetics, Aesthetic Biomedical Technology and Dermatology, will enhance the ability of industry executives to develop cosmetic forms and create innovative products that will be an important “tool” of the beauticians to provide expertized services.