Aesthetics and Beauty Therapy

(2 academic years,120 ECTS, Diploma)

The two-year Programme of study offered are accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) and are registered with the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth of Cyprus.

Purposes – Targets of the programme 

The programme aims to give to the students a quality and high-level education and training in beauty therapy with a good variety of theoretical subjects and practical training.

Targets of the programme: 

  1. Τo equip the students with an excellent theoretical knowledge and practical skills of high quality.
  2. Τo enable students to enhance their knowledge, techniques and methods with daily practical training and to gain experience and practice by offering beauty therapy services to various models, during their studies, under the guidance and supervision of the training/ teacher.
  3. Εnable the graduates to offer a range of high quality services in beauty therapy enabling them to pursue a successful professional career as Assistant Beauticians.

Duration of the programme 

The duration of the programme is two academic years of four semesters.

Level of Qualification: EQF level 5 = CYQF level 5b

 

A' SEMESTER

SUBJECT
CODES

A' SEMESTER
SUBJECTS
THEORY PRACTICE

TEACHING PERIODS
PER WEEK

EUROPEAN
CREDIT
UNITS ECTS 
BTH 2-111 Anatomy 2   2 3
BTH 2-112 Physiology 2   2 3
BTH 2-113 Dermatology I 2   2 4
BTH 2-114 Principles of Chemistry 2   2 4
BTH 2-115 Facial Therapy I        3 4 2 7
BTH 2-116 Make Up I 2 3 5 7
BTH 2-117 English Terminology 1   1 6
  TOTAL 14 7 21 30

 

B' SEMESTER

SUBJECT
CODES

B' SEMESTER
SUBJECTS
THEORY PRACTICE

TEACHING PERIODS
PER WEEK

EUROPEAN
CREDIT
UNITS ECTS 
D102 Dermatology II 1   1 4
K102 Cosmetology I 1   1 5
FT102 Facial Therapy II 2 5 7 5
BT102 Body Therapy I 1 4 5 5
CH102 Chemistry Principles 1   1 3
DL102 Depilation 1 4 5 4
MK102 Make Up II 1 4 5 4
           
  TOTAL 8 17 25 30

 

C' SEMESTER

SUBJECT
CODES 
C' SEMESTER
SUBJECTS 
THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING
PERIODS
PER WEEK 
EUROPEAN
CREDIT
UNITS ECTS
 
D201 Dermatology III 1   1 4
K201 Cosmetology II 1   1 5
E201 Business Studies I 1   1 3
Y201 Gymnastic Exercises 1   1 3
FT201 Facial Therapy III 1 7 8 5
BT201 Body Therapy II 1 7 8 5
KMK201 Artistic Make Up 1 4 5 5
  TOTAL 7 18 25 30

 

D' SEMESTER

SUBJECT
CODES 
D' SEMESTER
SUBJECTS 
THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING
PERIODS
PER WEEK 
EUROPEAN
CREDIT
UNITS ECTS
 
BS202 Aesthetic Surgery 1   1 3
DN202 Diet and Nutrition 1   1 3
E202 Business Studies II 1   1 3
FA202 First Aid 1   1 3
AR202 Aromatherapy 1 4 5 4
FT202 Facial Therapy IV 1 4 5 5
BT202 Body Therapy III 1 5 6 5
DL202 Electrical Epilation 1 4 5 4
  TOTAL 8 17 25 30

 

 Career prospects

The graduate of the programme can work as an Assistant Beautician: As an employee of a registered beauty therapist. In enterprises promoting cosmetic products and offering consultation for their use. Self employed providing manicure, pedicure, make up and facial care services. Use of beauty therapy equipment (that has been trained for) under the suprvision of a Beauty Therapist.