BS Aesthetics and Cosmetology

BS A&C

COURSE FACT

STUDY LEVEL STUDY NOTE PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Undergraduate

Full-Time

8 Semesters (4 years)

136

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate Pre-Medical with minimum 50% marks or equivalent

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the BS Dermal Technology program, graduating health care professionals will be able to:

1. Work as team members in pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry in production, quality assurance, marketing and research of skin care products

2. Guide clients regarding skin care and perform noninvasive cosmetics procedures independently

3. Work with Dermatologists as part of a skin care team, in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings, assisting in management of Dermatologic diseases and invasive procedures

4. Pursuit an academic career in allied health sciences undergraduate programs

5. Contribute in promoting a research culture by conducting and publishing good quality research

ROLE AND SCOPE

1. Cosmetic scientist

2. Cosmetologist

3. Physician associate

4. Teacher

5. Researcher

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
ISL-101 / ETH-100 Islamic Studies OR Ethics (for non-Muslims) 2(2-0) General Edu. Course -
ENG-107 Functional English 3(3-0) General Edu. Course -
GEN-105 Creative Arts 2(2-0) General Edu. Course -
ANA-101 Anatomy 3(2-1) Interdisciplinary -
PHSL-102 Physiology 3(2-1) Interdisciplinary -
BIOC-101 Biochemistry 3(2-1) Interdisciplinary -
ISL-105 Understanding of Quran I 1(0-1) Compulsory -
  Total Credit Hours 17    

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
GEN-104 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 2(2-0) General Edu. Course -
CS-102 Applications of Information & Communication Technologies 3(2-1) General Edu. Course -
ENG-108 Expository Writing 3(3-0) General Edu. Course -
CHEM-103 Organic Chemistry 3(3-0) Major Course -
DMS-211 Structure & Function of Skin 3(2-1) Major Course -
DMS-111 Community & Nutritional Dermatology 3(3-0) Major Course -
ISL-106 Understanding of Quran II 1(0-1) Compulsory ISL-105
  Total Credit Hours 18    

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
DMS-214 Cosmetic Sciences-I (Fundamentals) 3(2-1) Major Course -
GEN-202 Environmental Studies 3(2-1) General Edu. Course -
GEN-206 Entrepreneurship 2(2-0) General Edu. Course -
PSY-201 Psychology 2(2-0) General Edu. Course -
PS- Pakistan Studies 2(2-0) General Edu. Course -
PHARM-201 Pharmacology 3(2-1) Interdisciplinary -
GEN-207 Quantitative Reasoning I 3(3-0) General Edu. Course -
  Total Credit Hours 18    

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
GEN-303 Quantitative Reasoning II 3(3-0) General Edu. Course GEN-207
GEN-203 Civics and Community Engagement 2(2-0) General Edu. Course -
GEN-302 Patient Care 2(2-0) Major Course -
DMS-312 Cosmetic Sciences-II (Manufacturing of Cosmetic Formulations) 3(2-1) Major Course DMS-214
PATH-203 Pathology (Pathophysiology of Skin Diseases) 3(2-1) Major Course -
DMS-313 Infections and Infestations 3(2-1) Major Course -
  Total Credit Hours 16    

Semester 5

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
DMS-314 Adverse Effects of Cosmetics and Drugs 3(3-0) Major Course -
DMS-315 Dermatology and Internal Medicine 3(3-0) Major Course -
DMS-316 Cosmetic Sciences-III (Legislation of Cosmetic Products / Dispensing) 3(2-1) Major Course DMS-312
DMS-317 Inflammatory Skin Diseases 3(3-0) Major Course -
DMS-415 Skin Care in All Ages 2(2-0) Major Course -
DMS-418 Perfumery 2(2-0) Major Course -
  Total Credit Hours 16    

Semester 6

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
DMS-410 Hair, Nails and Mucosal Disorders 3(3-0) Major Course -
GEN-310 Research Methodology 3(3-0) General Edu. Course -
DMS-412 Cosmetic Sciences-IV (Chemical Analysis and Stability) 3(2-1) Major Course DMS-316
DMS-414 Disorders of Pigmentation 3(2-1) Major Course -
DMS-417 Psychosocial Impact of Skin Disease and Health Economics 2(2-0) Major Course -
DMS-518 Wound Management 3(2-1) Major Course -
  Total Credit Hours 17    

Semester 7

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
DMS-416 Research Proposal 2(0-2) Major Course -
DMS-411 LASERS in Aesthetics-I 4(0-4) Major Course -
DMS-512 Supervised Skincare Practice I 3(1-2) Major Course -
DMS-513 Cosmetic Procedures I 5(0-5) Major Course -
  Total Credit Hours 14    

Semester 8

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
DMS-511 LASERS in Aesthetics II 4(0-4) Major Course DMS-411
DMS-516 Supervised Skincare Practice II 4(0-4) Major Course DMS-512
DMS-517 Cosmetic Procedures II 6(0-6) Major Course DMS-513
GEN-402 Research Project 3(0-3) Major Course DMS-416
  Total Credit Hours 17    
  Grand Total 136    

Internship (Summer)

Internship will be offered in summer according to the following:

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Category Pre-Requisite
GEN-401 Internship 3(0-3) Major Course As per department policy

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