Beauty Therapy  and Contemporary Alternative Therapies

[4 academic years, 240 ECTS, Bachelor of Science(BSc)]

 

The Programme in Beauty Therapy and Contemporary Alternative Therapies offered, is evaluated-accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education(CYQAA) and is included in the official Higher Education Registry of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth of Cyprus.

Duration of the programme: Four (4) academic years (8 semesters)

Language : Greek and English

European Credit Units: 240 ECTS

Title of Study: BSc in Beauty Therapy and Alternative Contemporary Therapies  

Level of Qualification: EQF level 6 

Purpose

The purpose of the programme is to offer students a quality education and training in Beauty Therapy at a degree level, establishing professional beauty therapists with special knowledge and skills, capable to offer  contemporary and of high level quality services in Beauty Therapy and Alternative therapies, competently and safely and according to the market demand.  

The programme of study in E, F και G semesters, includes Compulsory courses and also Elective courses. The students must take one (1) elective course in each of the above mentioned semesters. 

During the last semester of studies the students prepare their dissertations and perform their practical training. 

A' SEMESTER

 SUBJECTS CODES                  SUBJECTS THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING PERIODS PER WEEK

 EUROPEAN CREDIT  UNITS ECTS
BTH 4-111 Anatomy 2   2 3
BTH 4-112 Physiology 2   2 3
BTH 4-113 Aesthetic Dermatology I 2   2 4
BTH 4-114 Principles of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 2   2 4
BTH 4-115 First Aid 1 1 2 3
BTH 4-116 Skin Aesthetics I 3 4 7 7
BTH 4-117 Make Up Techniques 2 3 5 6
  TOTAL 14 8 22 30

 

B' SEMESTER

SUBJECT CODES SUBJECTS THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING PERIODS PER WEEK EUROPEAN CREDIT UNITS ECTS
BTH 4- 121 Aesthetic Dermatology II 2   2 4
BTH 4- 122 Skin Cosmetology I 2   2 4
BTH 4- 123 Special subjects of Biophysics- laser 2   2 4
BTH 4- 124 Skin Aesthetics II 3 4 7 7
BTH 4- 125 Temporary methods of Hair Removal 2 2 4 6
BTH 4- 126 Facial Morphology & Colour in Make Up 2 2 4 5
  TOTAL 13 8 21 30

 

C' SEMESTER

SUBJECT
CODES 		 SUBJECTS  THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING
PERIODS
PER WEEK 		 EUROPEAN
CREDIT
UNITS ECTS 
BTH 4-231 Hygiene & Safety 2   2 4
BTH 4-232 Aesthetics Gymnastics 1 3 4 4
BTH 4-233 Skin Cosmetology II 2   2 5
BTH 4-234 Professional Organisation & Ethics 2   2 4
BTH 4-235 Aesthetics of the feet and hands 2 3 5 6
BTH 4-236 Body Aesthetics I 2 4 6 7
  TOTAL 11 10 21 30

 

D' SEMESTER

SUBJECT
CODES 		 SUBJECTS  THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING
PERIODS
PER WEEK 		 EUROPEAN
CREDIT
UNITS ECTS 
BTH 4-241 Nutrition and Skin 2   2 4
BTH 4-242 Body Aesthetics II 2 4 6 7
BTH 4-243 Aesthetic Surgery 1          1 2 4
BTH 4-244 Nail Techniques 2 3 5 5
BTH 4-245 Electrical Epilation 2 3 5 6
BTH 4-246 Kinesiology 2 2 4 4
  TOTAL 11 13 24 30

 E' SEMESTER

SUBJECT CODES SUBJECTS THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING PERIODS PER WEEK EUROPEAN CREDIT UNITS ECTS
BTH 4-351 Aromatherapy 2 3 5 5
BTH 4-352 Alternative Therapies & Wellness I 2 3 5 6
BTH 4-353 Nosology & Pathology of Endocrine Glands 2   2 4
BTH 4-354 Information Technology & Principles of Scientific Research 2 1 3 4
BTH 4-355 Spa & Thermal Skin Therapy 2 3 5 6
BTH 4-356 Make Up for photography, Television, & Cinema (E) 2 3 5 5
BTH 4-357 Herbal Therapy (E)  2   3   5   5 
  TOTAL 12 13 25 30

 (E)= Elective course

F' SEMESTER

SUBJECT CODES SUBJECTS THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING PERIODS PER WEEK EUROPEAN CREDIT UNITS ECTS
BTH 4-361 Alternative Therapies & Wekllness 2  3 5 6
BTH 4-362 Methods of Permanent Hair removal (E) 2 3 5 6
BTH 4-363 Electrical Skin Therapy I 2 3 5 6
BTH 4-364 Laser/IPL Principles 2 2 4 6
BTH 4-365 Principles of Management & Marketing 2   2 3
BTH 4-366 Foreighn Language Terminology 1   1 3
BTH 4-367 Aesthetic and Holistic Anti- Aging (E) 2  3  5  6 
BTH 4-368 Body Electrotherapy (E) 2  3  5  6 
  TOTAL 11 11 22 30

(E)= Elective course

G SEMESTER

SUBJECT CODES SUBJECTS THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING PERIODS PER WEEK EUROPEAN CREDIT UNITS ECTS
BTH 4-471 Technique for Prosthetic materials/ Theatrical Make Up (Ε) 1 3 4 5
BTH 4-472 Principles of Psychology & Stress Management 2   2 4
BTH 4-473 Electrical Skin Therapy II 2 3 5 6
BTH 4- 474 Special Cosmetology 2   2 4
BTH 4- 475 Environmental effects in Beauty Therapy 2  2 4 4
BTH 4- 476 Aesthetic Laser/ IPL Applications 2 3 6 7
BTH 4- 477 Nail Technique and Fashion (E) 2  2  4  5 
BTH 4- 478 Modern Cosmetics and Skin Health (E) 2  2  4  5 
BTH 4- 479 Craniofacial Aesthetics (E) 2  2  4  5 
  TOTAL 11 11 22 30

 (E)= Elective course

 H' SEMESTER

SUBJECT CODES                             SUBJECTS THEORY PRACTICE TEACHING PERIODS PER WEEK EUROPEAN CREDIT UNITS ECTS
BTH 4-481 Dissertation       10
BTH 4- 482 Practical Training       20
  TOTAL       30

 

Description of the Programme's Syllabus Courses is provided.

Professional Recognition

With the completion of the Programme, the graduates acquire the qualifications for registration with the Cyprus Beautician Registry and the Pancyprian Beautician Association in order to obtain the licence to exercise their profession immediately. 

Employment and Career prospects

The employment and career prospects for the graduates of the orogramme are excellent as there is very good demand in the market for well trained beauty therapits. They can work in:

. Privately owned Beauty Salons. Beauty Salon/ Centers. Spa Centers. Hotel Spa. Medical Aesthetics Centers. Health and Beauty Centers with Alternative Therapies. Tertiary Education Institutions as Tutors/ trainers. Cosmetic Companies and stores. Slimming centers and Gyms.