Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetology
2025-06-17 2026-04-16 12:31Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetology
When studying cosmetology, you will gain knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- safety and effectiveness of beauty, care and treatment procedures that are within the competence of a cosmetologist;
- knowledge of the types, applications, effects and methods of manufacturing and applying cosmetic products available on the market;
- professional skin diagnostics, providing individual cosmetology advice;
- reading cosmetic formulas and describing the composition of cosmetic products.
A graduate of cosmetology studies can find employment in:
- cosmetic parlours,
- wellness and spa salons,
- cosmetic companies (cosmetic distribution and sales departments, as well as training and quality control),
- laboratories conducting cosmetic product effectiveness tests,
- cosmetology schools;
- editorial offices of professional magazines that cover the issues of cosmetology and cosmetics.
Tuition fee
one-off payment (per semester) | payment in 2 instalments (per semester) | payment in 4 instalments (per semester) | payment in 5 instalments (per semester) | |
| 8 800 PLN | 9 240 PLN (2 x 4 620 PLN) | 9 240 PLN (4 x 2 310 PLN) | 9 680 PLN (5 x 1 936 PLN) | |
Study program
| 1st semester | form of classes: | Number of hours | |||||
| No. | course | method of assessment | ECTS | lecture | classes | laboratories/ placement | |
| 1. | Anatomy | exam | 5 | x | x | 125 | |
| 2. | Cell histology and biology | exam | 5 | x | x | 125 | |
| 3. | Physiology and pathophysiology | exam | 5 | x | x | 125 | |
| 4. | Beauty cosmetology | pass | 6 | x | x | x | 150 |
| 5. | Electives: Aesthetics and the basics of make-up / Hand care and nail styling | pass | 5 | x | x | 125 | |
| 6. | The role of a cosmetologist in a therapeutic team | pass | 2 | x | 50 | ||
| 7. | Law for cosmetologists | exam | 2 | x | 50 | ||
| 8. | Physical education | pass | 0 | x | 30 | ||
| 9. | Occupational health and safety | pass | 0 | x | 4 | ||
| TOTAL | 30 | 784 | |||||
| 2nd semester | form of classes | number of hours | |||||
No. | course | method of assessment | ECTS | lecture | classes | laboratories/ placement | |
| 1. | Biochemistry | exam | 4 | x | x | 100 | |
| 2. | Immunology and fundamentals of allergology | pass | 4 | x | x | 100 | |
| 3. | Electives: Cosmetic raw materials/ Pharmacognosy | exam | 3 | x | x | 75 | |
| 4. | Electives: Diagnosis of the skin, hair and nails with the use of equipment/ Dermoconsultations and cosmetic advice | pass | 5 | x | x | x | 125 |
| 5. | Occupational health and safety in a beauty salon | pass | 2 | x | x | 50 | |
| 6. | Physical education | pass | 0 | x | 30 | ||
| 7. | English: Body, skin structure and function | pass | 2 | x | 50 | ||
| 8. | Student placement – basic module | Pass without grade | 10 | x | 300 | ||
| TOTAL | 30 | 830 | |||||
| 3rd semester | form of classes: | number of hours | |||||
No. | course | method of assessment | ECTS | lecture | classes | laboratories/ placement | |
| 1. | Health promotion – analysis of needs, creation and implementation of health programmes | pass | 2 | x | x | 50 | |
| 2. | Microbiology | exam | 4 | x | x | 100 | |
| 3. | Pharmacology | pass | 2 | x | x | 50 | |
| 4. | Dermatology | exam | 6 | x | x | 150 | |
| 5. | Health coaching | pass | 2 | x | 50 | ||
| 6. | Face care cosmetology | exam | 6 | x | x | 150 | |
| 7. | Cosmetic facial massage | pass | 2 | x | x | 50 | |
| 8. | First aid in a beauty salon | pass | 3 | x | x | 75 | |
| 9. | Electives: Body shaping and body posture/ Health-promoting forms of physical activity | pass | 3 | x | x | x | 75 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 750 | |||||
| 4th semester | form of classes: | number of hours | |||||
No. | course | method of assessment | ECTS | lecture | classes | laboratories/ placement | |
| 1. | Biogerontology | pass | 2 | x | x | 50 | |
| 2. | Basics of manual and machine pigmentation | pass | 2 | x | 50 | ||
| 3. | Body care cosmetology | exam | 6 | x | x | 150 | |
| 4. | Electives: Biological renewal and wellness/ Relaxation techniques | pass | 3 | x | x | x | 75 |
| 5. | Electives: Cosmetic formulation/ Certified natural cosmetics | exam | 5 | x | x | 125 | |
| 6. | English: Beauty salon equipment, cosmetic products, advanced technology | pass | 2 | x | 50 | ||
| 7. | Student placement – intermediate module | Pass without grade | 10 | x | 300 | ||
| TOTAL | 30 | 800 | |||||
| 5th semester | form of classes: | number of hours | |||||
No. | course | method of assessment | ECTS | lecture | classes | laboratories/ placement | |
| 1. | Biophysics in cosmetology | exam | 4 | x | x | 100 | |
| 2. | Electives: Specialist treatments for the face, neck and cleavage with the use of equipment/ Holistic cosmetology – treatments for the face, neck and cleavage | exam | 6 | x | x | 150 | |
| 3. | Electives: Marketing of entities providing services in the field of health and beauty / Psychology of sales in a beauty salon | pass | 4 | x | x | 100 | |
| 4. | Electives: Podology/ Manual foot therapies | exam | 5 | x | x | 125 | |
| 5. | Electives: Skin photobiology/ Antioxidants in cosmetics | exam | 3 | x | x | 75 | |
| 6. | Electives: Prevention and therapy of obesity/ Principles of rational nutrition | pass | 4 | x | x | 100 | |
| 7. | Economics and finance of beauty industry enterprises | pass | 2 | x | x | 50 | |
| 8. | Preparation for diploma examination | Pass without grade | 2 | x | 50 | ||
| TOTAL | 30 | 750 | |||||
| 6th semester | form of classes: | number of hours | |||||
No. | course | method of assessment | ECTS | lecture | classes | laboratories/ placement | |
| 1. | Electives: Specialist treatments for the body with the use of equipment/ Holistic cosmetology – treatments for the body | exam | 6 | x | x | 150 | |
| 2. | Cosmetic body massage | pass | 4 | x | x | 100 | |
| 3. | Electives: Aesthetic medicine/ Anti-aging medicine | exam | 4 | x | x | 100 | |
| 4. | Preparation for diploma examination | Pass without grade | 4 | x | 100 | ||
| 5. | English: The work of a beauty therapist | pass | 2 | x | 50 | ||
| 6. | Student placement – advanced module | Pass without grade | 10 | x | 300 | ||
| TOTAL | 30 | 800 | |||||
Admissions rules
Who can apply
In the recruitment process, Candidates who meet the following conditions can participate:
1. REGISTER IN THE E-DZIEKANAT STUDENT SYSTEM:
e-dziekanat.wamt.edu.pl
2. SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THE OFFICE OF THE ADMISSIONS TEAM
Documents can be pre-uploaded to the recruitment system for verification purposes.
Please note, however, that for your application to be considered, the documentation must be submitted to the Recruitment Team Office in hard copy.
The recruitment application, medical certificate, and payment agreement (two copies) must be submitted in original.
This can be done in person, through a third party, by post, or by courier.
Required documents
First cycle studies (Bachelor’s)
1) application with the candidate’s handwritten signature (to be printed from the admissions system)
2) a photocopy of the matriculation certificate (the Matura certificate – original available for inspection) or the International Baccalaureate or the European Baccalaureate/or other document equivalent to the Polish Matura certificate in accordance with the qualifier https://kwalifikator.nawa.gov.pl/
3) apostille or legalization of the secondary school leaving certificate
4) certificate from a doctor in occupational medicine
5) proof of payment:
– for issuing a student ID card – PLN 22
– application fee – PLN 150
– registration fee – PLN 350
6) sworn translations for all documents prepared in a language other than Polish
7) power of attorney (optional) – in a situation where the Candidate authorizes a representative to submit documents and collect the certificate on his or her behalf
8) a statement of the legal representative signed by the parents/legal guardians of the Candidate along with a photocopy of the birth certificate (optional) – only if the Candidate is under 18 years of age at the time of submitting the documents
Office of the Admissions Team/ Contact person
The Office of the Admissions Team is located at the seat of the Warsaw Medical and Technical Academy of Applied Sciences at Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 Street, No. 18
Working hours:
Monday: 08:00 – 15:00
Tuesday: 08:00 – 15:00
Wednesday: 08:00 – 15:00
Thursday: 08:00 – 15:00
Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Contact person:
Eryk Chodowski
Promotion and communiation specialist
Phone: +48 789 096 681
Email: rekrutacja@wamt.edu.pl
Information guide for International students
Information for candidates for Bachelor’s and Master’s studies. |  |
Documents for download
Regulation No. 1a/2026 | |
| Regulation No. 2a/2026 of the Chancellor of the Warsaw Medical and Technical Academy of Applied Sciences of 1 April 2026 on the fee for issuing an electronic student ID card in the academic year 2026/2027 | |
| Regulation No. 3a/2026 of the Chancellor of the Warsaw Medical and Technical Academy of Applied Sciences of 1 April 2026 on the amount of the registration fee paid by a person applying for admission to full-time and part-time first-cycle, second-cycle, postgraduate studies and fields of study offered as part of specialist education in the academic year 2026/2027 | |
Regulation No. 4a/2026 | |
COSMETOLOGY
Bachelor studies
Duration
3 years (6 semesters)
Professional title of the graduate
Bachelor
Form of studies
- full-time (classes take place from Monday to Friday between 08:00am to 08:40pm)
- part-time (classes take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 08:00am to 08:40pm)
- some part of classes (lectures) are conducted using distance learning techniques (Clickmeeting platform)
