Bachelor
Aesthetics
Embark on a rewarding journey in the field of Aesthetics and Wellness with Intercollege’s Aesthetics Bachelor Degree Program. Develop a solid foundation in health, beauty, wellness, and entrepreneurship, and explore a range of exciting career opportunities in the thriving beauty and wellness industry.
KEY FEATURES
- Accredited Programme by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CY.Q.A.A.)
- Bachelor degree equivalent and corresponding to University level degree according to The Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.)
- Awards Professional Aesthetician Rights in Cyprus valid throughout the EU
- State-of-the-art Laboratories and continuous Practical Training
- Employment opportunities in various beauty and wellness fields
- Internships throughout the programme
- Collaboration with strategic partners for student employment opportunities
- Participation in ERASMUS+ programmes for education and internships abroad
Why Choose Intercollege
FOR YOUR AESTHETICS DEGREE
25 years of teaching experience in the field of Aesthetics.
Provide graduates with all the necessary skills to meet the current professional trends in the field.
Alignment with international and European standards governing the Aesthetics and Wellness industry.
High-quality theoretical and practical education for a successful and lucrative career with multiple employment opportunities.
Secure your future in the thriving field of Aesthetics and Wellness with our Aesthetics Bachelor Degree programme at Intercollege. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the beauty and wellness industry and enjoy a rewarding career helping others look and feel their best.
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
1
Know the structure of the face and body, which are the main subject of the field of study, so that the student can independently apply the most appropriate and effective treatments in an Aesthetics center.
2
Select and apply appropriate laboratory equipment to provide safely the most appropriate and effective treatments in an Aesthetics center.
3
Practice the profession in accordance with the legislative framework and the rules referring to the hygiene and safety of a beauty center, as well as beauty and wellness units.
4
Understand the general epistemological background in the field of medical and health sciences. These specific courses give to the students the essential tools to know the human body/organism, in order to understand correctly the aesthetic approach to clinical problems and pathological conditions that they may face in the specific field (e.g. cellulite, acne, skin ageing, pathological hair growth, etc.).
5
Apply cosmetic products and be able to recognize their basic properties and characteristics. This will strengthen their cognitive training and their ability to be able to equip a beauty center with the appropriate cosmetic products and propose the suitable products according to each skin type. At the same time, cosmetology courses significantly enhance knowledge in relation to alternative and specialized treatments applied in Aesthetics centers.
6
Understand the evolving and multifaceted field of Aesthetics, since beyond basic courses, students are educated epistemologically and practically in wellness courses, having the opportunity to learn innovative applied techniques, developed in the specific sector. These courses significantly enhance their knowledge and strengthen their professional qualifications.
7
Design, equip and manage an Aesthetics center with all the required modern specifications and according to the required safety and health rules.
8
Promote and advertise their workplace and the services they will provide in the field of Aesthetics.
What You Will Learn
1.
Health & Medical Courses
Anatomy, Physiology, Dermatology, First Aid, Nosology Pathology, Health & Safety, Nutrition and the Skin, Kinesiology, Aesthetic Gymnastics and Plastic Surgery.
2.
Knowledge Enrichment Courses
Chemistry, Biology, Information Technology, Physics, English Terminology, Psychology & Stress Management, and Research Methodology & Thesis Writing.
3.
Aesthetics, Wellness & Cosmetology Courses
Make-up, Facial Treatments, Body Treatments, Cosmetology, Adverse Effects of Cosmetics, Temporary and Permanent Hair Removal Methods, Principles and Applications of LASER/IPL, Spa Treatments & Alternative Treatments, Aromatherapy – Reflexology, Nail Care & Nail Technology, and Principles of Dermatology in Aesthetics.
4
Entrepreneurship & Management Courses
Business Administration & Marketing, Professional Ethics, Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, and Organization & Operation of Aesthetics & Wellness Units.
Semester Breakdown
* The above semester breakdown is an indicative one
PRACTICAL TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS
Our programme emphasizes hands-on experience through internships in all areas of employment, allowing students to engage with the world of aesthetics and wellness from the very first year of study.
Employment
Potentials
Graduates of the Degree can be employed:
- Αs Owners/Managers in Aesthetics centers and Wellness/Spa units.
- Employees in Aesthetics centers.
- Ιn companies of manufacture, promotion and sells of cosmetic products and as beauty and care consultants.
- Ιn companies related with selling of professional aesthetics equipment.
- Αs make-up artists in artistic events.
- Αs hotel and cruise ships therapists and managers in wellness centers.
- Αs assistants in Medical Aesthetics centers.
Study and Work
at Intercollege
Combine study with work experience through our strategic partnerships:
- Access favorable employment conditions.
- Work with renowned organizations, enriching your CV.
- Enjoy part-time employment during your studies and full-time employment in the summer.
- Find employment opportunities both in Cyprus and abroad.
Recognition
OF PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS IN CYPRUS AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
Graduates can register with the Council of Registration of Aestheticians of the Republic of Cyprus and obtain a license to practice. In accordance with relevant EU Legislation, Professional rights acquired in one EU country can be transferred to any other EU country, subject to meeting specific criteria.
With respect to students coming from Greece, past graduates of the Intercollege Aesthetics programme have already secured the recognition of their Professional Rights in the Hellenic Republic by following the relevant procedure provided by the Autonomous Department of Implementation of European Legislation (A.T.E.E. N).
Programme Profile
The Program aims to provide high quality of knowledge, dexterities and skills in the field and technology of Aesthetics. The infrastructure of the study program has been prepared according to relative study programs abroad, after a research review and in line with the instructions and specifications provided by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.
The field of Aesthetics is complex and the proper training of the student requires the gathering of knowledge from a wider field of subject areas. The provision of specific and structured knowledge through the program will give to the student the main resources to have the ability to organize independently the operation of an Aesthetics laboratory while at the same time being able to work and safely provide appropriate services in areas related to aesthetics, beauty and wellness.
The 4-year Program of Study provides to the students education at theoretical and practical/laboratory level, based on five core thematic modules (with all subjects being compulsory). These modules are General Structure and Knowledge Enrichment Courses (1st Thematic Module), Courses in the Health-Medical Sector (2nd Thematic Module), Specialty Courses in the Field of Aesthetics (3rd Thematic Module), Cosmetology Courses (4th Thematic Module) and Management and Entrepreneurship Courses (5th Thematic Unit).
The combination of thematic units/courses mentioned above constructs a structured Study Program through where the student will be qualified in both epistemological and practical/laboratory level. The Program also aims to enhance significantly student’s experience through the organized provision of regular practice periods both in aesthetic laboratories and in other professional units active in the field of beauty and wellness.
