Graduate School | Department of Pharmaceutical Technology | Non-Thesis Master’s Degree in Cosmetology (Evening Program)

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

Secondary education non-thesis master's program in the Department of Cosmetology was first opened in the spring semester of 2021-2022 and contributes to the graduate education of the institute. Education in the Department of Cosmetology has been carried out at undergraduate and graduate levels since its establishment in 1994. Especially today, in line with the important developments in cosmetics and dermocosmetic products around the world, specialist personnel with the necessary knowledge to take charge in the fields related to these products in health-related public institutions and organizations, and experts who have the knowledge and skills to take charge in this field in the cosmetics industry. The program was opened for the purpose of training. Since cosmetology is an interdisciplinary field, the Non-Thesis Master's Program in Cosmetology; In addition to pharmacists, it also includes medical doctors, dentists, chemical engineers/chemistry undergraduates and biologists serving in this field.Currently, 1 full-time professor, 5 associate professors and 3 research assistants work in the department.

Admission to graduate programmes is governed by the relevant legislation on graduate education, the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations, and the admission requirements announced by the relevant Graduate School. Depending on the programme, admission decisions may take into account the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) score, foreign language proficiency, undergraduate or graduate grade point average, written scientific assessment examination, interview, portfolio, and/or other programme-specific selection criteria.
Candidates who are offered admission must complete their registration within the deadlines announced by the relevant Graduate School and submit all required documentation. Admission through horizontal transfer is carried out in accordance with the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations and the procedures established by the relevant Graduate School. The application and admission procedures for international applicants are conducted in accordance with the admission requirements and supporting documentation approved by the Senate of Anadolu University.
Student admission requirements for the proposed programStudent application and admission conditions will be met in accordance with article 4 of Anadolu University Graduate Education-Teaching and Examination Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 07.06.2020 and numbered 31148:According to this:In the application to the non-thesis master's program, the candidate must have a bachelor's degree and a minimum GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 or equivalent by the Senate, and meet the special conditions to be determined by the relevant institute board. ALES score is not required for applications to non-thesis master's programs.In addition to these, it is necessary to graduate from Pharmacy (4 - 5 years), Medicine, Dentistry, Biology and Chemistry and chemical engineering programs. A scientific preparation program is compulsory for students who have graduated from a bachelor's degree other than pharmacy.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.
epending on the degrees awarded, theoretical or practical courses taken as part of a degree (completed or not completed) may lead to recognition of these as prior learning by the programme administration. The students who have taken courses in another institution in Turkey or abroad can ask for credit and grade transfer. The executive boards of relevant programme will decide on the courses to be transferred covering students' entire academic program once and for all with the condition that the request for transfer be made within the first week of the academic year, the requests cannot be repeated.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in distance mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

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Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0

A student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 10 courses, not less than 60 ECTS credits and complete a term project, have a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00 and no letter grades lower than CC and YT.
A student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 10 courses, not less than 75 ECTS credits and complete a term project, have a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00 and no letter grades lower than CC and YT.

To be awarded a Non-Thesis Master's Degree, students must successfully complete at least ten courses and a term project, corresponding to a minimum of 60 ECTS credits. To qualify for graduation, students must obtain a grade of Satisfactory (YT) or CC or above in all courses, achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, successfully complete and submit the term project, and receive a Satisfactory (YT) grade for the project.
The student must have succeeded in at least 10 courses and term projects, not less than 60 ECTS credits in total, and must get at least YT, CC or higher grades from all the courses he has taken, and his overall grade point average must be at least 2.50 out of 4.00.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Master's Degree Diploma in Non-Thesis Master’s Degree in Cosmetology (Evening Program).. Graduates obtain a Level 7 (Master's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

This program aims to provide accurate and up-to-date information to people who are interested in the field of cosmetology, including pharmacists, physicians, dentists, chemists, chemical engineers and biologists, so that they can use them in their profession.

Graduates of non-thesis Master's Degree programmes are not eligible to apply directly for Doctoral or Proficiency in Arts programmes under the current legislation. To pursue doctoral studies, they must first successfully complete a Master's Degree programme with a thesis.
It is not possible to apply to doctoral programs with the diploma of non-thesis master's programs.


PROF. DR. MÜZEYYEN DEMİREL