Abstract:

Objective: To explore the necessity of opening elective courses of medical cosmetology as make-up and dressing, health
and cosmetology in comprehensive universities. Methods: 356 students taking the above-mentioned elective courses were selected for
the questionnaire. And then among them, 78 students were randomly selected for a more detailed survey on the learning effect of the
courses. Results: All students surveyed considered it is necessary to open courses on cosmetology and make-up, which are very
helpful to improve students' aesthetic taste and self-confidence. Conclusion: It is necessarity to set up the elective courses of medical
cosmetology in the university. A new teaching mode, which combines students' learning needs with teaching content, could highlight
the subject characteristics and reflect the skill and practicality of the course.

Key words: medical cosmetology, elective course, comprehensive university, necessity