Overseas Students

 POINTS OF INTEREST 

 English speaking persons from any part of the world are welcome to apply for studentship.

The Society has to date had students from:   Africa,  Australia,  Bermuda,  Cyprus,  Eire,  India, Latvia,  Pakistan,  Russia, Scotland,  South Korea,  USA.

The College is always pleased to advise – please telephone (07742 336 337) or email the Registrar

THE COURSE OVERVIEW

FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT MEDICAL QUALIFICATION

MEDICAL GRADUATES UNDERTAKE AN ABBREVIATED COURSE (please click here)

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We are pleased to present this diploma course in Pure-Trichology (the science of Human Scalp & Hair in health, disease and distress) to students worldwide who possess a command of the English language.

TTS does not get involved in funding options, however it does offer students the opportunity to pay monthly at no additional cost – see Course fees

This Open University style course provides the vehicle to qualification as a Trichologist within the parameters of TTS (The Trichological Society). Graduands will be elected to Licentiateship and be entitled to use the post-nominal letters LTTS.   Graduates pay reasonable annual subscriptions to TTS  and receive a listing on its celebrated Portal and an ongoing advice service.

It must be stated that this diploma course is demanding for every student. Gaining the TTS Diploma (LTTS) which is set at the highest academic standard within this discipline – worldwide, will require determination and tenacity.

We accept students who demonstrate the determination to gain this coveted qualification. Each will be assigned a College appointed Mentor to whom any problems, difficulties or  questions may be addressed.

This course is extensively academic but possesses an important practical element also. The following details the curriculum and current syllabus, however as hair science is an area of continuing research, there may be updates and additions at any time:

PRACTICAL STUDY

The practical part is conducted at clinical practices (currently in UK) either by regular monthly one-day attendances or by less-frequent multi-day visits. It is to be hoped that other centres worldwide will become available.

 ACADEMIC STUDY

Overview and Requirements

The predominantly academic part of this course is conducted from the student’s own home by distance learning. All correspondence (including essays etc) should be transmitted to a Mentor (who will be assigned to the student) via email, therefore an efficient computer equipped for internet and email is essential.

Each of the topics within the syllabus should be researched using carefully chosen Internet resources and recommended textbooks (see bottom of the page), written up as  ‘academic standard essays in the student’s own words’ and submitted via e-mail to his/her Mentor. All medical or scientific words / phrases / abbreviations must be explained as the work progresses in order to convince the examiner that the content is fully understood. Plagiarism is unacceptable and if discovered (via routine testing) will lead to the immediate termination of a studentship without refunding.

Opinions, graphics, photographs or any material sourced from texts or internet pages must be referenced in the obligatory bibliography. Too much well presented information is never criticised. ‘A diagram or picture can paint a thousand words’

The College will mark and return up to 20 essays per academic year (10 months – not August or December). The College will mark the required two essays per month if received respectively on the 7th and 21st days there-of.  Essays received late will not be marked in that month.  Additional essays will not be processed. August and December are vacation months during which essays must not be submitted.
If an examiner’s comment (in red type at the foot of the essay) suggests an essay should be supplemented or re-written, it should be obeyed as a matter of priority and the essay re-submitted. Any essay which requires an examiner’s full time slot will constitute a new essay (one of the 2 per month entitlement).
Starred (*) topics in the syllabus generally attract short answers, therefore two or three starred (*) topics may be submitted as one of the two permitted essays in any month.  All essays must include a comprehensive bibliography.

The course work is programmed to take 3 years. Where a student fails to complete the course within that time-frame for any reason he/she may be permitted to extend the academic period accordingly (additional time is currently charged at £183 per month).

Work is always examined for plagiarism which is illegal and therefore regarded seriously by examiners.  Repeated offenders will be dismissed from the course without refund.

Words guides are not generally given because written material will vary in length according to the individual student’s vocabulary and composition style. However the importance of including all relevant data and points of interest cannot be overstated.  Omissions may result in the examiner requesting additional work.

If after the initial essays have been received it is felt that guidance would be advantageous, the College may send a limited number of sample essays.

The course requires that an essay for every topic listed herein be submitted and accepted by the College.  All accepted essays will attract the essential credits and collectively create the student’s own personal ‘textbook’. This material should be constantly reviewed as it will be used as a basis for the Viva part of the examination (held at the conclusion of the final year’s study more usually in early May prior to the Graduation Day). During the Viva examinees will be questioned on a wide variety of subjects contained within their own catalogue of essays.  The examination will also include a practical demonstration by each student of his/her ability with consultation, diagnosis, prognosis and treatments (where applicable).

Your future success as a professional in this discipline will depend on a thorough understanding of the subject gained by dedicated tenacious study now.  Please remember that researching and writing an essay is just the first step, understanding and memorising the content sufficiently to answer an examiners questions on it with accuracy and confidence must remain the principle objective as it will dictate success or failure.

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ENROLMENT PROCEDURE

A prospective student seeking enrolment should email The Registrar for an Application for Enrolment Form which will be sent by email.

On completion this is to be returned to The Registrar by email.

The College will then review the application and inform the applicant accordingly.

Successful applicants will be offered a place on the course to commence on any agreed month of the year (not August or December).  Students may initially be required to provide an assessment essay.
Having accepted the place, the student is required to pay a non-returnable registration fee of £125 within 5 days to secure it and guarantee that he/she will honour the reservation. This sum will be deducted from the first course fee paid.

All course fees are to be received by The College not less than 14 days prior to the commencement date.

CANCELLATION OF A COURSE

It is to be understood that no refunds of academic fees will be considered where a student pays for and thereafter drops-out of or otherwise fails to complete any intended part of the course.

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THIS COURSE HAS THREE SECTIONS

SECTION 1 – ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

(time allowed – 6 months ) Fee £1100

THE TOPICS

The Heart – the physiology and function of the heart together with a convincing overview of the cardiovascular system.

The Skeletal system – an overview of the skeletal structure with a detailed description of the bones of the face and cranium. Mention the numerous fontanelle and their origins.

The Muscular system – a description of muscle types with detailed description of the muscles of the face and head.

The Renal System.

The Endocrine system. This will be an extensive work detailing the numerous hormones their function and effect. Mention any known affect on hair.

The Lymphatic System.  This work will include a detailed explanation of the location, physiology and function of the respective organs.

The Skin. This work will include a detailed explanation of its structure and function but will exclude any detailed description of the pilo-sebaceous follicle, nails and hair/skin diseases/deformities, which will each be the focus of future individual assignments.

The Hair. This extensive work will include a detailed morphology from conception, in-depth accounts of hair type (Afroid, Caucasoid Mongoloid) physical/ chemical structure, development, growth cycles (anagen, catagen, telogen and exogen) and follicular re-genesis, post puberty development, pigmentation, genetic factors, natural curl, density and other specific characteristics but exclude diseases which will each be the focus of future individual assignments.

The Nails include a detailed account of physical structure, growth cycles. Mention pigmentation and diseases (with photographs were possible).

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SECTION 2 – HAIR and SCALP CONDITIONS

(time allowed – 24 months)  Fee – £4400

Many of the topics in this section will constitute major essays, which will take time to research effectively to satisfy TTS academic standards. Each of the following conditions/diseases must be researched appropriately, written up in the students’s own words (including bibliography) and submitted to his/her assigned Mentor for marking and return (usually within 10 days). Plagiarism is forbidden.
It is also essential that students undergo clinical training which out of necessity is currently held in UK. Students are usually welcome at their Mentor’s clinical practice and possibly others. Students should arrange this directly with their Mentor.
It must be understood that as many of the conditions listed within the syllabus are rare, it is unlikely that students will see live examples of them during clinical experience days. The recommendation is therefore that the student researches and collects an extensive personal photographic library from which to become acquainted with the visual symptoms of all conditions/diseases. Dermatology textbooks which include clear photographs of hair / scalp disease are highly beneficial.

Topics suffixed with a star (*) indicate that short explanations are expected – two or three such topics may be submitted as one  of the required two essays in any month (total of 1 Credit).

 

THE TOPICS

Acne Necrotica Miliaris* & Varioliformis*

Acquired progressive kinking.

Alopecia areata, totalis and universalis.

Androgenetic alopecia in males –include details and discussion regarding modern drug therapies, surgical hair replacement techniques, and non-surgical hair replacement.

Androgenic alopecia in females – include details and opinion on currently used drug therapies and suitability to surgical hair replacement. Discuss non-surgical replacement methods.

Bubble Hair Syndrome

Canities* Leucotrichia* Poliosis*

Eczema’s – with special reference to scalp and effect on hair.

Effluvium’s (anagen, telogen, loose anagen syndrome)

Favus

Folliculitis Decalvans

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

Hair Pigmentation Chemistry – Mention the chemistry, function and source of melanin, its distribution and the consequences of its absence.

Hair fall associated with fever

Hair fall associated with eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia nervosa)

Herpes (Shingles)

Hirsutism (include differential diagnosis with hypertrichosis)

Hyperkeratosis Cystica Follicularis*

Hypertrichosis (include reference to congenital hypertrichosis, congenital syndromes and metabolic disorders, prepubertal and X-linked hypertrichosis).

Idiopathic Trichoclasia*

Impetigo – with special reference to scalp and effect on hair

Lichen Planus (Planopilaris)

Lupus Erythematosus (discoid and systemic)

Malignant Melanomas – with special reference to scalp
Non-Melanoma skin cancers – with special reference to scalp

Monilethrix*

Neurodermatitis.

Nutrition and hair health.

Pediculus capitis – mention the body and pubic louse and discuss the treatments available

Pemphigus – with special reference to scalp.

Pityriasis (‘Seborrhoeic dermatitis’) with special reference to scalp and effect on hair. (Include graphic descriptions of each together with recommendations as to treatment regimes – include photos where possible.

Plica Polonica.

Porphria (congenital or erythropoietic) and hypertrichosis

Post-natal alopecia

Pseudo-pelade (Brocq)

Psoriasis of the scalp

Dermatophytosis Capitis (Ringworm) with special reference to scalp and effect on hair. Include details of anthropophilic and zoophilic fungi, microspora, trichophyta, epidermophyta

Serum Ferritin, Serum Iron, Vitamin B12 and hair status

Thyroid functions and hair status – mention hair loss and changes in characteristics

Traction Alopecia

Trichokinesis

Trichorrhexis Nodosa

Trichomycosis Nodosa*

Trichothiodystrophy

Trichoptilosis*

Trichonodosis*

Trichosporosis*

Trichotillomania

Trichophagy*

Uncombable hair syndrome*

Urticaria with special reference to scalp and effect on hair

Vitiligo with special reference to scalp and hair

Woolly Hair Syndrome

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SUGGESTED TEXTBOOKS (confer with your Mentor)

Diseases of the Hair and Scalp (R Dawber)

Disorders of Hair Growth Diagnosis and Treatment by Elise A Olsen (2nd Edition)

Blume-Peytavi, U. at all. Hair Growth and Disorders. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. 2008.

Please make full use of the Internet as the primary research facility.

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ESSENTIALS

Gray’s Anatomy (Barnes & Noble).
one or more of the above listed textbooks.

MENTORS

(one to be assigned to each student)
Each will be appropriately qualified and experienced.

 STUDY ASSISTANCE (via e-mail): Any reasonable time with the assigned Mentor – or with TTS Office.

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SECTION 3 –

MEDICINES, CHEMISTRY,  SURGERY, CLINICAL PROTOCOLS, HAIRDRESSING PROCEDURES

(time allowed – 6 months) Fee £1100.

THE TOPICS

Detailed and extensive essays are required on the following topics.

Medicines:   An overview of OTC BTC POM medicines.  Include an in-depth description of the families of drugs (e.g. antibiotics, steroids, homeopathic, chemotherapeutic etc) together with details of any known responses relative or potentially relative to hair / scalp.

Biochemistry: (explaining briefly the structure and function of cellular components in living organisms). The work should include an overview of the structure of amino-acids, carbohydrates, fungi and other micro-organisms, lipids, monomers, nucleic acids, polymers, proteins, vitamins.

Bacilli: Demonstrate a clear understanding of staphylococci and streptococci. Mention other members of the Kingdom ‘Bacteria’.  Give examples of disease (especially to scalp follicles) associated with any of these and suggest appropriate action.

Surfactants Chemistry: Demonstrate a clear understanding of the chemicals used in the manufacture of shampoos the labelling nomenclature describing content and the national laws governing their formulation and manufacture. Mention adverse reactions with hair or scalp 

Hair ProcessingDemonstrate a clear understanding of the chemical and physical procedures viz bleaching, dying, permanent waving, hair relaxing, extensions, braiding corn-rowing etc involved in current hairdressing procedures.

Hairdressing Observation – The student is required to spend a minimum of 10 certified hours within a reputable hair salon observing chemical procedures (relaxing, straightening, permanent-waving, colouring, blanching, highlighting, corn rowing, plaiting, hair-extensions etc). The follow up essay to provide detailed accounts + a potential damage assessment for each. Please note this must be arranged by the student personally. 

Hair Restoration Surgery – Observation time with a TTS Registered Doctor who specialises in these procedures – followed by a fully descriptive essay. 

Clinical protocol lectures:  Clinical management, Consultation procedures, Principles of diagnosis, Treatment regimes and other matters applicable to pure-trichologists in professional practice 

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PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

This vitally important part of training involves clinical experience with actual patients and assisting with the day to day running of a successful clinical practice. Students residing in UK are expected to attend a clinical practice no less than once per month throughout the course, however those who live long distances from the practice may be permitted to attend less frequently but in groups of 2-3 days at a time. All students are encouraged to attend more frequently if they can.  Practitioners who offer these clinical experience opportunities to students in UK are well qualified and successful – they also do so willingly and without charge.

Overseas students will be expected (where possible) to attend a dermatology department in their locality, or attend UK trichology practices for periods of 7-14 days per year of study.  Well illustrated dermatology textbooks are very helpful. The Registrar will be happy to discuss any problems you may have (UK 07742 336 337 or email).

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FINAL EXAMINATION
(Total – 10 Credits)

Subject to the performance of the course and at the College Committees discretion a candidate may be invited to attend this examination.

This examination will consist of:

An extensive Viva (verbal questions and answers exam) –  based exclusively on the individual student’s coursework.

The execution of real-life trichology procedures (consultation, diagnosis, prognosis, discussion regarding treatment options and the performance of any recommended treatment) with new patients in the presence of examiners.

These examinations take place annually in May, prior to the Graduation Day ceremony.

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REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION

Graduands will have passed each section of this course to the satisfaction of the Examiners.

GRADUATION

The President’s Day & Graduation Ceremony is held annually at Hunton Park (Hertfordshire) – a delightful Queen Anne Mansion set in parkland. Graduands (wearing academic robes with the Red, White and Black hoods of TTS) receive their well earned Diplomas from the President in the presence of Family and Friends.

                                                            RDO BOOK AWARD (at the Graduation Ceremony)

The Robert D Olding Book Award. This is a valuable volume occasionally presented where a student has demonstrated an outstanding performance throughout the course.

OTHER  INFORMATION

MENTORS will be appropriately qualified and experienced persons

                                  STUDY ASSISTANCE (via e-mail): Anytime with the assigned Mentor – or with TTS Office

This overview represents the current updated syllabus (as at 01-06-2018).  As the science of pure trichology advances the College reserves the right to implement changes to the curriculum as appropriate. Students are therefore required to make regular reference to this page throughout their period of study.

WE HOPE THIS EDUCATION OVERVIEW HAS BEEN SUITABLY INFORMATIVE.

PLEASE ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS TO THE COLLEGE REGISTRAR