Programme Overview

There has been a dramatic growth in the popularity of cosmetic procedures worldwide in recent years, including dermal fillers, laser treatment and more. This flexible, Postgraduate Certificate in Cosmetic Medicine course has been specifically designed for doctors, dentists, dental therapists, pharmacists and nurses who wish to improve their knowledge, skills and experience in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine.

This cosmetic medicine certification has been specifically designed to promote and enhance working professionals’ knowledge and ultimately their practice in cosmetic medicine, and complements separate, practice-based recognised prior learning (RPL) awards.

UK legislation is predicted to change in the near future, requiring cosmetic practitioners to be registered in order to practice, and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (the JCCP) is at the forefront of this initiative, setting standards and competency frameworks for the industry in collaboration with the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (the CPSA). Learna is the only approved educational provider to deliver the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) Fast Track Assessment and continues to support the promotion of enhancing the professional knowledge underpinning practice in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine.

This online cosmetic medicine course aligns with these standards and is an entry point to our Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in Aesthetic Injectable Practice. For more information about the OSCE, please visit our Certificate in Cosmetic Medicine with Assessment of Aesthetic Injectable Practice page.

On completion of this dermal filler qualification, you will be able to:

Make professional decisions, incorporating evidence based rationale in a variety of diverse and complex situations related to cosmetic medicine.
Apply advanced problem-solving skills in clinical practice.
Demonstrate leadership in the delivery and advancement of cosmetic medicine.
Demonstrate leadership of teams in multi-agency, multi-cultural and/or international contexts.
Demonstrate evaluation skills in the delivery of care to patients.
Accredited for CPD by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of South Wales run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Who is this course for?

The Postgraduate Certificate in Cosmetic Medicine course is aimed at doctors, dentists, dental therapists, pharmacists and nurses whose roles are evolving with increasing demand amongst these specialists for a postgraduate qualification to help support their professional learning and clinical development.

Programme Overview

There has been a dramatic growth in the popularity of cosmetic procedures worldwide in recent years, including dermal fillers, laser treatment and more. As demand rises and regulations tighten, a diploma in cosmetics is a critical step to building a credible and successful career in aesthetic medicine. Maintaining trust in the surgeon-patient relationship hinges on receiving the right cosmetic training and earning a credible qualification.

Unlike most level 7 diploma in aesthetics, our diploma in cosmetic medicine is university validated. This means that you graduate with an internationally recognised qualification from an established higher education institution. What's more, with our flexible, online cosmetic diploma that fast-track career progression for our students, you're potentially earning a postgraduate-level salary sooner.

This flexible, part-time diploma in cosmetic medicine has been specifically designed to promote and enhance working professionals’ knowledge and ultimately their practice in cosmetic medicine, and complements separate, practice-based recognised prior learning (RPL) awards.

Our aesthetic medicine courses have been specifically designed for doctors, dentists, dental therapists, pharmacists and nurses who wish to improve their knowledge, skills and experience in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine.

On completion of this diploma in cosmetics you will be able to:

Develop analytical and critical appraisal skills in both theory and research related to cosmetic medicine.
Demonstrate critical application of research to cosmetic medicine practice.
Professional decision making: incorporating evidence based rationale in a variety of diverse and complex situations related to cosmetic medicine.
To be able to apply advanced problem-solving skills in clinical practice.
Demonstrate leadership in the delivery and advancement of cosmetic medicine.
Demonstrate leadership of teams in multi-agency, multi-cultural and/or international contexts.
Demonstrate evaluation skills in the delivery of care to patients.
Accredited for CPD by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of South Wales run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Should you have already successfully completed the 1 year Postgraduate Diploma and wish to convert to the MSc and complete only the second year of the programme this is possible. Please contact our admissions department admissions@diploma-msc.com to find out more.

Who is this course for?

The diploma in aesthetic medicine is aimed at doctors, dentists, dental therapists, pharmacists and nurses whose roles are evolving with increasing demand amongst these specialists for a level 7 diploma in aesthetics to help support their professional learning and clinical development.