he Medical University of Silesia is opening two new majors: cosmetic chemistry and health coach. The former will be implemented at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, the latter at the Faculty of Public Health in Bytom.
The study program "cosmetic chemistry" will include subjects during which students will gain knowledge of, among other things, raw materials used in the production of cosmetics of synthetic and natural origin, including in vitro methods, as well as formulation and quality control of cosmetics using modern analytical methods and specialized equipment. The greatest emphasis will be placed on obtaining the ability to manufacture cosmetic products and knowledge of the impact of cosmetic preparations on humans and the environment. Graduates of the course will have knowledge of cosmetic production processes, methods of testing raw materials and cosmetic products, as well as the application of cosmetics for personal care.
In addition, as they emphasize, students in this direction will also receive competence in the management of the various stages of the production process of cosmetic preparations and in the design of these processes.
Among the compulsory subjects in the cosmetic chemistry major, classes are planned to include:
- in vitro research in cosmetology,
- biotechnology of cosmetics,
- structure of skin and appendages,
- analytical chemistry in the study of the quality of cosmetics,
- or physical chemistry.
Classes will be conducted in the form of lectures, seminars and exercises in lecture halls and specialized laboratories of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Poland, respectively. On the other hand, student internships will be carried out in cooperation with local factories producing cosmetics and household chemical products, respectively.
The direction of health trainer responds to the demand in the area of health sciences
The second of the planned directions is "health trainer." These classes will be conducted at the Faculty of Public Health in Bytom.
The degree program responds to the growing demand for education programs in the area of health sciences, resulting not only from negative epidemiological indicators in the area of lifestyle-related diseases, but also from the increasing health awareness of the population, SUM points out.
University representatives calculate that a graduate of the course will be able to provide services to both consumers and entrepreneurs in the private market, as well as in public sector units, such as municipal, county and provincial offices, educational institutions and the armed services, among others. In addition, health trainers can also support nonprofit organizations in the implementation of their statutory goals, linked to public health tasks.
In the group of compulsory subjects within this direction, the following classes are planned, among others, as:
- premedical first aid,
- bioethics,
- physiology of a healthy lifestyle,
- or pro-health nutrition.
Students will also learn about activating the elderly, or planning sports training for children and adolescents. They will also learn about ecodietetics.
The place of practice will be educational institutions selected by students, i.e. public and non-public kindergartens, elementary schools, secondary schools, care and educational institutions, universities of the third age, or institutional institutions, i.e. social welfare centers, family assistance centers, addiction treatment centers, rehabilitation offices and resources, sanatoriums, sports clubs, SPAs and wellness centers.
