Level I - Certified Scalp Scientist™
College of Trichology ScienceThe Certified Scalp Scientist™ Program is the foundational Level I pathway within the College of Trichology Science at KISSED University of Healing Arts & Sciences. The program provides students with a comprehensive academic foundation in trichology, hair and scalp science, anatomy and physiology, scalp conditions, the history and development of trichology, introductory herbal science, psychological considerations surrounding hair and hair loss, and foundational wellness concepts that influence hair and scalp health. Students develop the scientific vocabulary, observational knowledge, and foundational reasoning necessary to understand hair and scalp concerns while remaining within an appropriate non-medical scope of practice. Successful completion prepares students to advance into the Clinical Trichology Residency and continue toward the Certified Clinical Trichologist credential.
- Tuition
- $2,497
- Credit hours
- 24
- Format
- 100% Online • Self-Paced
- Start
- Open Enrollment • Begin Anytime
- Duration
- Self-Paced • Up to 12 Months
The Certified Scalp Scientist™ Program is the foundational Level I pathway within the College of Trichology Science at KISSED University of Healing Arts & Sciences. The program provides students with a comprehensive academic foundation in trichology, hair and scalp science, anatomy and physiology, scalp conditions, the history and development of trichology, introductory herbal science, psychological considerations surrounding hair and hair loss, and foundational wellness concepts that influence hair and scalp health. Students develop the scientific vocabulary, observational knowledge, and foundational reasoning necessary to understand hair and scalp concerns while remaining within an appropriate non-medical scope of practice. Successful completion prepares students to advance into the Clinical Trichology Residency and continue toward the Certified Clinical Trichologist credential.
Where this program sits in the pathway
- · Online Self-Paced — Complete the Level I foundational trichology curriculum online through self-paced coursework.
- · Online Clinical Residency — Complete the Level II clinical residency through supervised online clinical coursework, case-based learning, applied assignments, and required clinical competencies.
- · In-Person Clinical Residency — Complete the Level II clinical residency through approved hands-on clinical training at KISSED University.
Completing these programs in sequence satisfies the complete-programme requirements. There is no further curriculum to purchase afterwards.
- Level I — Level I - Certified Scalp Scientist™
- Level II — Level II - Clinical Trichology Residency™
- · Complete Clinical Trichology Pathway — Enter the complete Clinical Trichologist pathway and complete the required Level I foundational curriculum and Level II clinical residency.
- · Progressive Pathway — Complete Level I Certified Scalp Scientist™ first and then complete Level II Clinical Trichology Residency™; successful completion of both satisfies the academic requirements for the Certified Clinical Trichologist™ credential.
The complete programme contains the earlier levels. It is an enrollment pathway, not additional coursework taken afterwards.
- · Online Clinical Residency — Complete the Level II clinical residency through supervised online clinical coursework, case-based learning, applied assignments, and required clinical competencies.
- · In-Person Clinical Residency — Complete the Level II clinical residency through approved hands-on clinical training at KISSED University.
- · KISSED Clinical Trichology Graduate — Enter Level IV after satisfying the Certified Clinical Trichologist™ academic requirements through completion of the KISSED University Level I and Level II curricula.
- · Approved External Equivalency — Applicants with comparable prior trichology education may request an Academic Pathway Review to determine eligibility for doctoral-level study.
Requirements are evaluated on the coursework completed, whichever enrollment route is used. Documented comparable prior trichology education may be considered on academic review.
Where this program leads
The Certified Scalp Scientist™ Program is Level I of the KISSED University Trichology Science pathway and provides the foundational academic study of hair, scalp, wellness, and trichological science. Students begin with core theory and progress through the scientific, psychological, herbal, nutritional, and analytical foundations used in trichology. Graduates who wish to advance beyond foundational scalp science may continue into applied clinical education through the Clinical Trichology Residency and progress toward the Certified Clinical Trichologist credential. Advanced graduates may ultimately pursue the Doctor of Trichology Science™ pathway.
Entry point: Open enrollment — no prior trichology credential required.
- Step 1Level I — Certified Scalp Scientist™
Build the foundational scientific knowledge of hair, scalp, wellness, and trichology.
- Step 2Level II — Clinical Trichology Residency
Develop applied clinical competencies through advanced methodologies, technologies, therapies, assessment, documentation, and supervised clinical training.
- Step 3Level III — Certified Clinical Trichologist
Complete the professional trichology pathway integrating academic preparation, clinical competency, and comprehensive assessment.
- Step 4Level IV — Doctor of Trichology Science™
Advance into doctoral-level trichology study emphasizing advanced practice, leadership, integrative science, professional scholarship, and an applied doctoral project.
- Scalp Wellness Education
- Trichology Support Services
- Hair & Scalp Consultation
- Beauty and Wellness Practice Integration
- Trichology Education and Community Outreach
- Advanced Trichology Study
Professional directions are illustrative. The University does not guarantee employment, income, licensure or external board certification.
8 courses
TRI-101 Introduction to Trichology
TRI-102 Anatomy & Physiology for Trichologists
TRI-103 Scalp Science
TRI-104 History & Professional Foundations of Trichology
TRI-105 Herbal Medicine for Trichology
TRI-106 The Psychology of Hair
TRI-107 Tricho-Math: Applied Mathematics for Trichology
TRI-108 A Gut Feeling: Gut Health, Nutrition & Hair
Before you apply
Payment options
Program tuition is paid in full, or — where this program supports it — by purchasing eligible courses individually as you progress. The options this program offers are the ones shown at checkout.
How enrollment works
Apply first — the application is free. An approved application confirms you may enroll; enrollment and course access follow payment.
Disclosures
A KUHAS certificate of completion records the education you completed and we assessed. It is not state licensure and not external board certification, and outcomes vary by learner and jurisdiction. All tuition and fees are non-refundable once paid, except where applicable law requires otherwise.