Major Cosmetology

2026/27, second-cycle program, full-time

Basic information

Faculty name:	Faculty of Pharmacy
Major name:	Cosmetology
Level:	second-cycle program
Profile:	general academic
Form:	full-time
Language of study:	polish

Leading discipline: Pharmaceutical science

Programme

ISCED classification: 1012

Number of semesters: 4

Professional title awarded to graduates: magister

Draft of the study programme for the 2026/2027 cycle.

Education in cosmetology provides students with general knowledge of the accepted field of science, as well as advanced knowledge of cosmetics and substances used in the manufacture of cosmetics, the technology of cosmetic products, their metabolism and effects, and their proper use. The graduate demonstrates knowledge of methods and techniques for evaluating the quality of raw materials of cosmetic and medicinal preparations. Graduates of this course are prepared to plan and carry out a cosmetic procedure and apply a cosmetic agent according to the diagnosis; taking into account the indications and contraindications; read the composition of a cosmetic and determine its application; cooperate closely with a dermatologist in the care of affected skin and within the scope of ordered treatments. A cosmetology graduate has the ability to interact in the process of cosmetics registration, cooperate with companies producing cosmetic preparations, lead teams of cosmetologists and supervise the course of applying cosmetics and cosmetic techniques.

Completion of the programme requires passing all courses listed in the study plan, including compulsory (O) and elective (F) courses, as well as preparing and defending the thesis and passing the Master’s examination. A minimum of 60 ECTS credits is required for passing a year of study. Courses marked OR must be completed within the given year of study, while courses marked OS must be completed during the course of studies as specified in the study plan. Repeating the first year of study is not permitted. Additional requirements for year completion are defined in the Study Regulations.

Head of the Programme: prof. dr hab. Elżbieta Pękala | elzbieta.pekala@uj.edu.pl

Vice-Dean for Students Affairs: dr hab. Anna Więckowska, prof. UJ | anna.wieckowska@uj.edu.pl

Vice-Dean for Educational Affairs: dr hab. Barbara Wiśniowska, prof. UJ | b.wisniowska@uj.edu.pl

Dean's Office: mgr Paulina Dąbrowska | paulina.m.dabrowska@uj.edu.pl | 12 6205-411

For more information, please visit our website Wydział Farmaceutyczny UJ CM

List of courses - Winter semester, 2026/27 See additional information
Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification	Mandatory	Block
Course details lecture: 9 h classes: 21 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 9 classes: 21	3	graded credit	obligatory	Os
Course details classes: 30 h seminar: 5 h e-learning lecture: 25 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 25 h ECTS points: 6 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 30 seminar: 5 e-learning lecture: 25	6	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 10 h classes: 20 h ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 10 classes: 20	2	graded credit	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 15 h seminar: 10 h ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 15 seminar: 10	2	graded credit	obligatory	Os
Course details Health and Safety training: 6 h ECTS points: 0 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing a year	Health and Safety training: 6	-	credit	obligatory	Or
Course details classes: 12 h e-learning lecture: 10 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 10 h ECTS points: 0 Form of verification: - Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 12 e-learning lecture: 10	-	-	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 3 h classes: 36 h seminar: 31 h ECTS points: 0 Form of verification: - Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing a year	lecture: 3 classes: 36 seminar: 31	-	-	obligatory	Or
Course details seminar: 9 h e-learning lecture: 6 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 6 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	seminar: 9 e-learning lecture: 6	1	graded credit	obligatory	Os
Course details workshop: 10 h e-learning lecture: 5 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 5 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	workshop: 10 e-learning lecture: 5	1	graded credit	obligatory	Os
Course details ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 1 subject from the group
Course details lecture: 15 h classes: 21 h seminar: 4 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 15 classes: 21 seminar: 4	4	examination	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 15 h classes: 21 h seminar: 4 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 15 classes: 21 seminar: 4	4	examination	elective	Os
Course details ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 1 subject from the group
Course details lecture: 12 h seminar: 18 h ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 12 seminar: 18	2	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 10 h seminar: 20 h ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 10 seminar: 20	2	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 2 subjects from the group
Course details e-learning lecture: 15 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 15 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	e-learning lecture: 15	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 6 h seminar: 9 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 6 seminar: 9	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details seminar: 6 h workshop: 9 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	seminar: 6 workshop: 9	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details e-learning lecture: 11 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 11 h e-learning seminar: 4 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning seminar: 4 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	e-learning lecture: 11 e-learning seminar: 4	1	credit	elective	Os

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During the first year of study, the student must complete:

all obligatory subjects according to the study programme, and
the following elective subjects:
- 1 subject from the group A
- 1 subject from the group B
- 2 subjects from the group C
- 1 subject from the group D
- 1 subject from the group E
- 2 subjects from the group F

During the entire course of study, the student must also complete:

1 subject taught in English (from the group D or from the group H)

List of courses - Summer semester, 2026/27 See additional information
Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification	Mandatory	Block
Course details classes: 33 h seminar: 20 h ECTS points: 6 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 33 seminar: 20	6	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 3 h classes: 33 h seminar: 39 h ECTS points: 7 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing a year	lecture: 3 classes: 33 seminar: 39	7	examination	obligatory	Or
Course details lecture: 20 h classes: 20 h seminar: 10 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 20 classes: 20 seminar: 10	4	graded credit	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 10 h classes: 25 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 10 classes: 25	3	graded credit	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 12 h classes: 15 h seminar: 8 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 12 classes: 15 seminar: 8	3	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 15 h classes: 20 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 15 classes: 20	4	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details classes: 11 h e-learning lecture: 9 h , including sub-activities: asynchronous e-learning lecture: 9 h ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 11 e-learning lecture: 9	2	graded credit	obligatory	Os
Course details ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 1 subject from the group
Course details lecture: 9 h e-learning lecture: 21 h , including sub-activities: asynchronous e-learning lecture: 21 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 9 e-learning lecture: 21	3	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 9 h e-learning lecture: 21 h , including sub-activities: asynchronous e-learning lecture: 21 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 9 e-learning lecture: 21	3	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 1 subject from the group
Course details lecture: 15 h classes: 9 h seminar: 6 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 15 classes: 9 seminar: 6	3	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 15 h classes: 9 h seminar: 6 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 15 classes: 9 seminar: 6	3	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 2 subjects from the group
Course details lecture: 15 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 15	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details seminar: 15 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	seminar: 15	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 6 h workshop: 9 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 6 workshop: 9	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 5 h seminar: 10 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 5 seminar: 10	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details seminar: 15 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	seminar: 15	1	credit	elective	Os

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During the first year of study, the student must complete:

all obligatory subjects according to the study programme, and
the following elective subjects:
- 1 subject from the group A
- 1 subject from the group B
- 2 subjects from the group C
- 1 subject from the group D
- 1 subject from the group E
- 2 subjects from the group F

During the entire course of study, the student must also complete:

1 subject taught in English (from the group D or from the group H)

List of courses - Winter semester, 2027/28 See additional information
Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification	Mandatory	Block
Course details foreign language course: 30 h ECTS points: 0 Form of verification: - Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	foreign language course: 30	-	-	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 6 h classes: 9 h seminar: 6 h ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 6 classes: 9 seminar: 6	2	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 14 h classes: 11 h seminar: 10 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 14 classes: 11 seminar: 10	3	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 12 h classes: 15 h seminar: 18 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 12 classes: 15 seminar: 18	4	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details classes: 6 h e-learning lecture: 6 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 6 h e-learning seminar: 24 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning seminar: 24 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 6 e-learning lecture: 6 e-learning seminar: 24	3	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details lecture: 3 h classes: 12 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 3 classes: 12	1	credit	obligatory	Os
Course details classes: 75 h seminar: 15 h consultations with lecturer: 10 h ECTS points: 0 Form of verification: - Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 75 seminar: 15 consultations with lecturer: 10	-	-	obligatory	Os
Course details ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 1 subject from the group
Course details classes: 9 h e-learning lecture: 15 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 15 h e-learning seminar: 26 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning seminar: 26 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 9 e-learning lecture: 15 e-learning seminar: 26	4	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details classes: 9 h e-learning lecture: 15 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 15 h e-learning seminar: 26 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning seminar: 26 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 9 e-learning lecture: 15 e-learning seminar: 26	4	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 1 subject from the group
Course details classes: 28 h seminar: 8 h e-learning lecture: 4 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 4 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 28 seminar: 8 e-learning lecture: 4	4	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details classes: 28 h seminar: 8 h e-learning lecture: 4 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 4 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 28 seminar: 8 e-learning lecture: 4	4	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 1 subject from the group
Course details classes: 30 h seminar: 15 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 30 seminar: 15	4	examination	elective	Os
Course details classes: 30 h seminar: 15 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 30 seminar: 15	4	examination	elective	Os
Course details ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 2 subjects from the group
Course details lecture: 8 h seminar: 7 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 8 seminar: 7	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details e-learning lecture: 13 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 13 h e-learning seminar: 2 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning seminar: 2 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	e-learning lecture: 13 e-learning seminar: 2	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 6 h seminar: 9 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 6 seminar: 9	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 12 h workshop: 3 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 12 workshop: 3	1	credit	elective	Os

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During the second year of study, the student must complete:

all obligatory subjects according to the study programme, and
the following elective subjects:
- 1 subject from the group G
- 1 subject from the group H
- 1 subject from the group I
- 2 subjects from the group J
- 1 subject from the group K
- 1 subject from the group L
- 2 subjects from the group M

During the entire course of study, the student must also complete:

1 subject taught in English (from the group D or from the group H)

List of courses - Summer semester, 2027/28 See additional information
Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification	Mandatory	Block
Course details lecture: 10 h classes: 50 h ECTS points: 6 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 10 classes: 50	6	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details classes: 4 h e-learning lecture: 6 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 6 h e-learning seminar: 20 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning seminar: 20 h ECTS points: 3 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 4 e-learning lecture: 6 e-learning seminar: 20	3	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details foreign language course: 30 h ECTS points: 5 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	foreign language course: 30	5	examination	obligatory	Os
Course details classes: 130 h consultations with lecturer: 20 h ECTS points: 12 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: obligatory Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	classes: 130 consultations with lecturer: 20	12	credit	obligatory	Os
Course details ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 1 subject from the group
Course details workshop: 10 h e-learning lecture: 25 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 25 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	workshop: 10 e-learning lecture: 25	4	examination	elective	Os
Course details workshop: 35 h ECTS points: 4 Form of verification: examination Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	workshop: 35	4	examination	elective	Os
Course details ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 1 subject from the group
Course details seminar: 2 h e-learning lecture: 13 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 13 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	seminar: 2 e-learning lecture: 13	1	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details seminar: 2 h e-learning lecture: 13 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 13 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: graded credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	seminar: 2 e-learning lecture: 13	1	graded credit	elective	Os
Course details ECTS points: 2 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: obligatory (group) Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies				obligatory (group)	Os
Student chooses 2 subjects from the group
Course details lecture: 15 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 15	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 12 h seminar: 3 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 12 seminar: 3	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details lecture: 10 h seminar: 5 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	lecture: 10 seminar: 5	1	credit	elective	Os
Course details e-learning lecture: 6 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning lecture: 6 h e-learning seminar: 9 h , including sub-activities: synchronous e-learning seminar: 9 h ECTS points: 1 Form of verification: credit Mandatory: elective Block: obligatory for passing in the course of studies	e-learning lecture: 6 e-learning seminar: 9	1	credit	elective	Os

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During the second year of study, the student must complete:

all obligatory subjects according to the study programme, and
the following elective subjects:
- 1 subject from the group G
- 1 subject from the group H
- 1 subject from the group I
- 2 subjects from the group J
- 1 subject from the group K
- 1 subject from the group L
- 2 subjects from the group M

During the entire course of study, the student must also complete:

1 subject taught in English (from the group D or from the group H)