Cosmetology
A cosmetologist for some people is a person who knows how to create wonderful makeup, for others – someone who knows how to keep the facial skin healthy and radiant, and for others – a professional capable to determine the condition of the skin of a client's face and body, applies visual, manual, equipment-assisted methods while examining and assessing the condition of the skin, selects the most suitable procedures, cosmetics and cosmetic equipment for the client.
The work of a cosmetologist includes all this and much more!
Choose a Cosmetology study programme at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija – starting with practices you will communicate with real customers, solve their aesthetic skin problems, perform cosmetic procedures, learn to use multi-functional cosmetic equipment, which helps to create and nurture beauty.
Studies at ŠVK can be combined with work. Individual needs are acommodated on a case-by-case basis.
We consult entrants by phone +370 615 97 114, e-mail priemimas@svako.lt or at the Central building of the ŠVK (Aušros al. 40, room 211, Šiauliai).
Why in Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija?
Students undertake their professional practice not only in beauty service companies, but also in specialised classrooms. Students apply visual, manual and hardware methods of examining and assessing the condition of the skin and its appendages, and the modern cosmetology equipment and professional cosmetic products used in the classrooms enable them to prepare for work in beauty salons.
Further possible career paths
| Access to professional activity | Graduates can work in beauty salons, health and wellness centers, movie and photo studios, beauty parlours and in other companies providing beauty services, cosmetics advertising and retailing as well as organize beauty services business. |
| Access to further study | Graduates may continue their studies in the fields of health sciences, business and public management studies in Lithuanian or foreign higher education institutions |
Study programme information
| Mode and duration | Full-time – 3 years |
| Study Programme national code | 6531GX033 |
| Scope of the study | 180 credits (ECTS) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Field of education | Health |
| Group of study fields | Health Sciences |
| Study field | Rehabilitation |
| Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded | Professional Bachelor of Health Sciences |
| Chairman of the Study Programme Committee | The Head of Rehabilitation Department Indrė Skirmantaitė, email i.skirmantaite@svako.lt, tel. +370 41 52 49 71 |
Objectives of a study programme and intended learning outcomes
The aim of the Programme – to train a cosmetology specialist capable to follow a holistic approach and work independently or in a team of specialists providing health care and beauty services, to perform an assessment of the client's skin condition and its additives, to provide high-quality and safe facial and body care services, to use modern cosmetic products, materials, tools and cosmetology apparatuses, organize the beauty services business and seek personal development
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Learning outcomes Successful completion of the study programme, graduate: |
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| Knowledge and its application |
1. Knows and understands the basics of anatomy, physiology, pathology, dermatology, allergology, infectious disease control, pharmacology, cosmetic chemistry and materials science, hygiene, healthy lifestyle, Lithuanian national health system, legislation regulating the professional activities of a cosmetologist, principles of personal data protection 2. Knows and understands the composition of cosmetic products, materials, tools used in cosmetology, the principles of operation of cosmetological apparatus, application possibilities, complex usage at various age stages |
| Research skills |
3. Is able to plan, perform, publicize applied research oriented to the professional activities of a cosmetologist, formulate a problem, select and apply research methods, systematize and analyze data, follow the principles of research ethics, make recommendations, apply and implement cosmetological innovations |
| Special abilities |
4. Is able to assess the condition of the client's skin and its additives by selecting visual, manual, apparatuses research and evaluation methods, recognizing possible pathologies, formulate a cosmetological problem and predict the forecast, fill in and analyze professional documentation, ensure the protection of personal data 5. Is able to draw up individual short-term and long-term cosmetological care plans, taking into account the data of the examination of the condition of the skin and its additives, age peculiarities, combining methods, cosmetics, materials, tools, apparatus 6. Is able to perform manual and / or apapratus cosmetic procedures with mechanical and/ or physical impact, adjust their course depending on the client's condition, follow indications and contraindications, technical parameters of cosmetological apparatus, comply with safety, aseptic and antiseptic requirements of beauty services 7. Is able to critically assess the condition of the skin and its additives, the impact of cosmetic services, familiarize the client with the results, consult on skin and its additives care issues 8. Is able to plan and organize cosmetology services business and educational activities in accordance with a holistic approach in professional activities |
| Social skills |
9. Is able to teach clients responsibility for their health condition, strengthen the image of the cosmetologist profession, demonstrating a holistic approach, social responsibility, science-based professional activity 10. Is able to communicate and cooperate in writing and orally with clients, colleagues, social groups in the field of professional activities or in a multicultural environment, take responsibility for the quality of activities, follow professional ethics and citizenship |
| Personal abilities |
11. Is able to independently improve in personal and professional field of activity, follow the principle of lifelong learning, critically assess professional activity, knowledge and values, creatively adapt to constantly changing situations, demonstrate moral responsibility to society and the environment |
Study subjects (modules) and practical training
| YEAR I | YEAR II | YEAR III |
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| Semester I | Semester III | Semester V |
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| Semester II | Semester IV | Semester VI |
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