Course summary
This course in Cosmetic Medicine, run in partnership with Diploma MSc, is aimed at doctors, dentists and nurses who require a postgraduate qualification to support their professional learning and clinical development to become an aesthetic practitioner. Increased regulatory requirements for those performing aesthetic procedures, both from Health Education England and regulatory authorities such as the GDC, GMC and NMC, mean that a formal postgraduate qualification is now an essential element of a healthcare practitioner's journey to become an aesthetic practitioner. Taught completely online, the Postgraduate Diploma in Cosmetic Medicine has been developed with the express purpose of promoting and enhancing the professional knowledge underpinning practice in cosmetic medicine.
Modules
The online Cosmetic Medicine Diploma lasts one calendar year and is a part-time distance learning course. It consists of 6 modules per year, each of 6 weeks’ duration, worth 20 credits each. The course consists of the following modules: Module 1 – Anatomy, Physiology and Professional Issues Overview Module 2 – Facial Muscle Treatment Module 3 – Facial Fat Pads Module 4 – Skin Module 5 – Hair Module 6 – Other Aesthetic Approaches Applicants would typically be doctors, dentists or nurses with independent prescriber status. These roles are evolving with increasing demand amongst these specialists for a postgraduate qualification to help support their professional learning and clinical development
Assessment method
There are four components of assessment to assess the learning outcomes of each module: Case based scenarios and discussion 40% Reflective portfolio 10% Group activity 20% Case based exam 30%
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Applicants will be expected to meet the below criteria: · Relevant degree. · Registered healthcare professional (e.g. doctor, dentist, nurse with independent prescriber status). · Completion of a recognised training course in aesthetic use of Botulinum toxins and fillers. Recognition of prior learning may be taken into consideration. · Evidence of having undertaken at least 10 cosmetic procedures in Botulinum toxins and fillers in the last 12 months. · Current indemnification for cosmetic procedures. Students will typically have completed a recognised training course in aesthetic use of Botulinum toxins and Fillers but relevant/suitable experience may be taken into consideration. Applicants should submit copies of the following with their application: · Course certificates (including Independent prescriber certification where appropriate) · One written reference. · Indemnity insurance certificate. · Evidence of completing a minimum of 10 cosmetic procedures in Botulinum toxins and fillers (e.g. aesthetic portfolio). Applicants without the above academic criteria but relevant/suitable experience can apply. Applications will be judged on the individual specifics of background and qualifications including ability to work at Postgraduate level (applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at Postgraduate level and demonstrate requisite clinical/professional knowledge).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL