Program Overview

Offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FPS) at our campuses in Islamabad.

Program Description

The Bachelor in Cosmetic Sciences provides comprehensive education and training in beauty and wellness. Through theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, students gain skincare, hair styling, makeup artistry, nail care, and massage therapy expertise. The department's curriculum is designed to reflect current trends and professional standards, ensuring that students are well-prepared to enter the competitive beauty industry.

Students benefit from practical sessions, industry partnerships, and certification programs that enhance their skills and make them job-ready. Upon graduation, students can pursue various career opportunities, including roles as cosmetologists, makeup artists, and spa professionals. By combining technical proficiency with creativity, graduates are equipped to excel in the ever-evolving beauty industry.

Career Prospective & Internships:

• Brand Manager
• Spa Esthetician
• Makeup Artist
• Educator or Trainer
• Beauty Consultant
• Entrepreneurship
• Cosmetic Product Specialist
• Sales and Marketing Manager
• Clinical Research Assistant:
• Social Media Influencer or Content Creator

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

The BS program's Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) aim to guide graduates toward success in their professional careers and contribute to advancing cosmetic sciences. The key objectives and expected outcomes are:

1. Excellence in Profession: Graduates will demonstrate expertise as cosmetologists, applying in-depth knowledge and skills in healthcare, academia, and industry.
2. Effective Communication and Professionalism: Graduates will exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills while adhering to high professional and ethical standards.
3. Problem Solving and Analytical Decision Making: Evaluate and solve problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis and differentiate and resolve technical, instrument, and physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results.
4. Management Skills: Demonstrate management skills and apply principles to one’s work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
5. Individual and Teamwork: An ability to function effectively as an individual as well as a team member to accomplish a task.
6. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics responsibilities and norms of Islam & cosmetic sciences.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Work-Integrated Learning

1. Development & Innovation: To develop and innovate cosmetic products, improve existing formulations, and manage the manufacturing, marketing, and sales processes.
2. Sourcing & Selection: To source and select both natural and synthetic raw materials for the creation and enhancement of cosmetic products.
3. Evaluation: To evaluate raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and requirements.
4. Ethical Communication: To communicate ethical, health, and environmental concerns effectively to relevant stakeholders.
5. Professional Ethical Standards: To adhere to professional ethical standards, demonstrating commitment to ethical responsibilities in cosmetic practice.
6. Continuous Learning & Professional Growth: To recognize the importance of continuous learning and actively seek opportunities to enhance knowledge, contribute to professional growth, and advance the field.

Admissions & Fee Structure

The Bachelors of Science in Cosmetic Sciences (BS Cosmetic Sciences) undergraduate degree program is being offered in the following locations - Click on location button to see offering details:

• G-7 City Campus (Islamabad)
• Gulberg Green Campus (Islamabad)

Merit / Selection Criteria

Selection Weightage:

Academic Performance: 70%

Test/Interview: 30%

Merit based scholarships are available

Merit Lists

No Merit Lists Published For This Program.

Degree Awarding Criteria

• Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 133 credit hours.
• Must have earned CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.