Program Overview

Màster en Dermocosmètica Farmacèutica

Introduction

The Màster en Dermocosmètica Farmacèutica is a postgraduate program offered by the Universitat de Barcelona, designed to provide pharmacists with the knowledge and skills necessary to offer expert advice on dermocosmetic products. The program aims to equip students with the ability to diagnose and treat skin disorders, as well as to recommend appropriate dermocosmetic products.

Objectives

The program has several objectives, including:

• To provide pharmacists with the knowledge and skills necessary to offer expert advice on dermocosmetic products
• To equip students with the ability to diagnose and treat skin disorders
• To recommend appropriate dermocosmetic products
• To establish criteria for the correct dispensing of dermocosmetic products
• To provide students with the tools necessary to manage a dermocosmetics section in a pharmacy

Program Structure

The program consists of 12 modules, covering topics such as:

1. Principis bàsics de dermocosmètica: Introduction to dermocosmetics, skin structure and function, and cosmetic legislation
2. Eficàcia dels cosmètics: determinació i seguiment: Determination and follow-up of cosmetic efficacy
3. Higiene bucodental i cosmètica facial: Oral hygiene and facial cosmetics
4. Tractament cosmètic del cos, cames, peus i mans: Cosmetic treatment of the body, legs, feet, and hands
5. Cosmètica capil·lar: Hair cosmetics
6. La dermocosmètica com a línia de negoci a l’oficina de farmàcia: Dermocosmetics as a business line in the pharmacy
7. Envelliment cutani i fotoprotecció: Skin aging and photoprotection
8. La pell en situacions especials: Skin in special situations (e.g., sensitive skin, skin disorders)
9. Cosmètica natural i fitocosmètica: Natural and phyto-cosmetics
10. Dermofarmàcia i noves tecnologies: Dermopharmacy and new technologies
11. Habilitats de comunicació i venda: Communication and sales skills
12. Treball final de Màster: Final master's project

Target Audience

The program is designed for pharmacists who want to specialize in dermocosmetics and provide expert advice to patients. It is also open to other healthcare professionals who want to gain knowledge in this area.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must have a degree in pharmacy or a related field. A minimum of 10% of the places are reserved for students from other fields, such as biology, chemistry, or medicine.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are €4,820, which includes administrative fees.

Duration

The program lasts for 80 weeks and is offered online.

Credits

The program is worth 60 ECTS credits.

Language

The program is taught in Spanish.

Discounts

The university offers discounts for certain groups, such as alumni, students from other universities, and companies that have a collaboration agreement with the university.

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the dermocosmetics industry, either in a pharmacy or in a company that manufactures or distributes dermocosmetic products. It also provides opportunities for students to start their own business in this field.

Why Choose This Program?

The program is unique in that it is specifically designed for pharmacists who want to specialize in dermocosmetics. It provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to offer expert advice to patients and to manage a dermocosmetics section in a pharmacy. The program is also taught by experts in the field and provides students with the opportunity to network with other professionals in the industry.