AESTHETIC COSMETOLOGY
First level professional higher education study program
AESTHETIC COSMETOLOGY
College or short-cycle studies last 3 to 3.5 years, depending on the chosen form of study. The study courses are thoughtfully divided into study years, ensuring a smooth and engaging study process, as well as allowing the acquired knowledge to be consolidated in practice.
DURING THE STUDY PROCESS YOU WILL LEARN:
- Professional study courses: cosmetology, body and face massage, body cosmetic procedures, face cosmetic procedures, mesotherapyand biorevitalization, electroprocedures, make-up, holistic approach and procedures, SPA massage, aromatherapy, basics ofmicropigmentation, cosmetic chemistry, basics of mixing cosmetics, salon management
- Medical study courses in the field: anatomy, physiology, dermatology, health education and hygiene, therapy, microbiology, nutrition education, genetics, pharmacology, emergency medical aid, innovations in health care
- General education study courses: business, English and Spanish languages, communication psychology, digital competences in the profession, etc.
DURING THE STUDY PROCESS YOU WILL LEARN:
- Professional study courses: cosmetology, body and face massage, body cosmetic procedures, face cosmetic procedures, mesotherapy and biorevitalization, electroprocedures, make-up, holistic approach and procedures, SPA massage, aromatherapy, basics of micropigmentation, cosmetic chemistry, basics of mixing cosmetics, salon management
- Medical study courses in the field: anatomy, physiology, dermatology, health education and hygiene, therapy, microbiology, nutrition education, genetics, pharmacology, emergency medical aid, innovations in health care
- General education study courses: business, English and Spanish languages, communication psychology, digital competences in the profession, etc.
RESULTS ACHIEVED:
- The understanding of global trends in the field of beauty care and health care
- The understanding of hygiene and safety rules of this profession and professional ethics
- Will be able to apply communication strategies in various communication situations
- The understanding of human anatomy and physiological processes, and is able to see the relationship between health and beauty
- Will be able to take a medical history and diagnose aesthetic problems and make recommendations to the client
- Will be able to independently apply appropriate technologies, methods, cosmetic products to solve facial and/or body beauty problems
- Will be able to conduct responsible business
- Will be able to implement the latest, evidence-based research in the field of health care in their work
The short-cycle higher education study program "Aesthetic Cosmetology" is accredited until December 14, 2028.
Upon graduating from the "Aesthetic Cosmetology" program, you will be included to the REGISTRY OF AESTHETIC PROFESSIONALS, which will open wide opportunities for professional activity.
Part-time on-campus (evening or weekend studies)
Career opportunities
• Run a beauty salon or SPA;
• Open your own beauty practice;
• Work in a medical institution in Latvia.
Program content
A detailed study course catalog can be found HERE.
Professional standard: professional standard EK_10.08.2022.
In order to practice and strengthen English language skills, the 4th semester of the 2nd year will be conducted in English (voluntary choice), in which there will also be foreign Erasmus+ students in the group. Choosing this gives you a 10% discount for the 4th semester.
The content of the study program can be updated and changed during the studies, based on the requirements of the labor market and the regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers.
▪ Psychology and ethics of interaction
▪ Decorative cosmetics
▪ Stylistics
▪ Anatomy
▪ Dermatology I
▪ Health Education and Hygiene
▪ Microbiology and Genetics
▪ Professional terminology
▪ Physiology
▪ English Language
▪ Basics of Entrepreneurship
▪ Materials Science
▪ Salon management I
▪ Spanish language
▪ Therapy
▪ Nutrition
▪ Pharmacology
▪ Chemistry of Cosmetics
▪ Aromatherapy
▪ Hand and Foot Care
▪ Physiotherapy
▪ Micropigmentation
▪ SPA massages
▪ Body Massages
▪ Holistic Approach and Procedures
▪ Body cosmetic procedures
▪ Hair removal
▪ Basics of Cosmetic Mixing
▪ Facial Massages
▪ Facial Cosmetic Procedures
▪ Qualification practice I
▪ Digital competences in the profession
▪ Pedagogy and Research
▪ Labour Law,Defence,Security
▪ Civil and environmental defence
▪ Salon management II
▪ Dermatology II
▪ Innovations in Healthcare
▪ Emergency Medical Assistance
▪ Mesotherapy and Biorevitalization
▪ Electroprocedures
▪ Free choice courses
▪ Qualification practice II
▪ Qualification work (internship)
Admission requirements
To start studies in the 1st cycle study Program of "AESTHETIC COSMETOLOGY", applicants must have passed the centralised examination in Latvian, English and mathematics.
Applicants who completed their secondary education before 2004 must have passed the examination in the relevant subjects.
Information on the admission process and rules can be found in the 'Admissions' section.