About HCAT

Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP) is aware of the social scenario now and the tendencies for the future. The importance of the country's economic development as well as advancements in holistic health, strategies for delaying aging, and ways to care for and restore health. Due to the growth of the industrial sector and disruptive technologies, particularly in the food, cosmetics, and healthcare sectors, Thailand is currently transitioning to an older society. It is regarded as a corporate group with substantial market value and is anticipated to continue growing both domestically and abroad. There are several factors that have contributed to the continued growth of the health and beauty industries, including the aging population, the ASEAN Economic Community trade, technological advancements in health research, and the creation of anti-aging and cosmetics technology. According to Thailand's 20-year national strategy plan, by raising the standard of living and income of the Thai people, Thailand will become a high-income country by 2036.  The objective of the 15-year RMUTP development strategy plan (2017–2031) is to produce a workforce that is acknowledged as professional and technologically advanced on the national and ASEAN levels. Additionally, graduates acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies required by the approach to the requirements of graduate consumers and employers. "Think systemically, practice excellence, maintain the university identity, and serve society," says the graduate identity statement.

The Faculty of Science and Technology at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) program in Health Technology, Cosmetics, and Anti-Aging (HCAT). The curriculum consists of 123 credit units and is designed for students who have completed upper secondary education (Grade 12) or its equivalent, as well as those who hold a vocational certificate (Vocational Certificate) or a higher vocational certificate (Higher Vocational Certificate). The program aims to produce professional graduates recognized internationally in the fields of health technology, cosmetic science, and anti-aging. It focuses on developing graduates into researchers and product innovators who can meet labor market demands, while also enhancing knowledge in modern marketing and entrepreneurship.