Cosmetology and Cosmetic Products

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in effective and safe cosmetic products, with consumer requirements becoming increasingly demanding, both in traditional and natural or phyto-cosmetics. The aim of implementing a professionally oriented follow-up Master's degree program focused on cosmetology and cosmetic products is to prepare graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of effects, formulation, preparation/manufacturing, innovative approaches, evaluation, quality assurance, regulatory, marketing, environmental, and ethical aspects of cosmetic products. The interdisciplinary concept of the program will prepare the graduate for qualified work in various areas related to cosmetic products and strengthen the social responsibility of the field of cosmetology in relation to the population's health and environmental protection.

Practical training

The Master's degree programme includes obligatory supervised professional practice at specialized workplaces for a total duration of 6 weeks in the 4th semester of study. The practical training can be completed at max. 2 different workplaces, at 1 workplace in min. duration of 2 weeks. Internships can be completed both in the Czech Republic and abroad. The aim of the practical training is to enable students to apply basic theoretical knowledge and acquire practical skills related to routine activities at specialized workplaces dealing with research and development, production, control, distribution, regulation, marketing, and application of cosmetic products.

The graduate of the programme is prepared for work in the field of research, development, and innovations of cosmetic products; in manufacturing of cosmetic products in their formulation and production; and as a specialist in a quality assessment laboratory; in companies engaged in the marketing of cosmetic substances and products as a sales representative, client worker, and consultant; in the laboratories of certifying and regulatory authorities as a specialist/inspector; in testing and certifying laboratories during the preparation and evaluation of documentation for placing cosmetic products on the market; as a lecturer in educational institutions active in the field of educating the lay and professional public; as a professional providing advanced dermocosmetic counselling in marketing and application of cosmetic products (pharmacies, aesthetic dermatology clinics, beauty salons, wellness centers, etc.).

Minimum score and numbers of accepted applicants in past years

A graduate of the follow-up Master's degree programme can, after fulfilling the conditions of the admission procedure, continue his studies in doctoral degree programmes, especially in the fields of pharmaceutical, natural science, and chemical-technological orientation.