A Bachelor of Health Science (Aesthetics) equips you with a diverse range of clinical knowledge and skills, focusing on preventative skin health and anti-ageing dermal therapies. This in-depth aesthetic course covers advanced skin health protocols and the most up-to-date techniques, therapies, technology and products.

Supported by a foundation of health science, biology knowledge and communication skills, this degree develops your understanding of a range of aesthetic principles, technologies and innovations, and teaches you to incorporate them into professional practice. The practical elements of this course will take place in our collaborative student-led clinic on the Brisbane campus, offering clients a range of treatments so you can confidently begin work in the dermal therapy industry.

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

Year 1:

Requirements:

These eight core subjects must be completed.

Core subjects:

• Professional Communication and Collaboration | HSC101

• Foundations of Aesthetics | FAS102

• Structure and Function of the Human Body | SHB102

• Cosmetic Chemistry | CCH104

• Biological Foundations | BFD105A

• Manual Aesthetic Techniques | MAT106

• Aesthetic Practice with Technology I | APT107

• Aesthetic Electrotherapy I | AET108

Year 2:

Requirements:

These six core subjects must be completed. Additionally you're required to select two electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects:

• Foundations of Human Nutrition | FHN201

• Biosafety in Health | BSH202

• Cultural Diversity in Aesthetics | CDA204

• Professional Clinic Practice I | PCP206

• Aesthetics Practice with Technology II | APT207

• Aesthetics Electrotherapy II | AET208

Year 3:
Requirements:

These six core subjects must be completed. Additionally you're required to select two electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects:

• Aesthetics and Dermatological Changes | ADC301

• Advanced Body Aesthetics Techniques | ABA302

• Advanced Dermal Aesthetics Practice | ADA303

• Entrepreneurship, Professionalism and Business Skills in Health | EPR307

• Professional Clinical Placement II | PCP307

• Critical Literature Review | CLR308A

Electives:

Requirements

Choose two elective subjects below in year two and choose two elective subjects below in year three.

Elective subjects:

• Social and Emotional Wellbeing | HWEL2006

• Healthcare in the Digital World | HDW204

• Medi-spa in Aesthetics Practice | MSP304

• Aesthetics in Surgical Practice| ASP306

This course will set you up to confidently work in the beauty industry. Upon graduation you can find work in beauty salons, day spas and other facilities which promote health and wellness.

Potential career paths:

• Dermal Therapist
  Average salary: $58,000 - $60,000
• Clinic Practice Manager
  Average salary: $85,000 - $110,000
• Industry Influencer
  Average salary: $60,000 - $195,000

Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.