Białystok Institute of Cosmetology and Healthcare () is a private trade school in Białystok, Poland. It offers a three-year course of study in the following specialities: cosmetology, nursing, public health (health and beauty promotion; paramedic studies) and physical therapy. Its graduates receive a bachelor certificate (Polish: licencjat). Its faculty includes members of the faculty of Białystok University, Białystok Technical University, and the Medical University of Białystok. History Białystok Institute of Cosmetology was opened on April 16, 2003. After its curriculum was widened to include nursing and public health, its name was expanded to Białystok Institute of Cosmetology and Healthcare. School Authorities Rector: prof. dr hab. R. Czerpak Pro-Rector: dr inż. W. Puczyński Cosmetology curriculum Basic human anatomy Histology General chemistry Biophysics with physiotherapy Dietetics Sanitation and sterilization Types of cosmetics Hairstyling and cosmetic products Aesthetics Hairstyling and cosmetic techniques The outline of the history of cosmetology Professional cosmetology Basic psychology Foreign language (English or German) Basic human physiology General biochemistry General microbiology Medicine with elements of pathophysiology Dermatology Allergology with immunology Basic knowledge of medicines Cosmetic chemistry Chemistry of natural cosmetic ingredients Basic pedagogy Basic sociology Evaluation of cosmetics Aromatic substances Toxicology Electricity and machines Basic economy and finances Basic marketing and management Laws and regulations at work Basic commercial law Diploma seminar Diploma thesis IT Physical education Practical training External links www.wskosm.pl Official webpage Education in Białystok Universities and colleges in Poland Nursing schools in Poland Educational institutions established in 2003 2003 establishments in Poland