ACHW’s Degree Programs are the most advanced Higher Education qualifications available in Australia for dermal therapy and clinical aesthetics. They provide an unparalleled advanced level of scientific knowledge and practical clinic skills to identify you as an expert in Applied Health Science and succeed in this rapidly evolving industry.
Choosing ACHW means choosing a higher education provider dedicated exclusively to dermal therapy and clinical aesthetics. Our applied health science degrees are developed with input from leading experts, including Australia’s only Professor of Aesthetic Sciences.
This ensures that every unit of study reflects current best practice while preparing you for the realities of professional work.
By studying with ACHW, you gain not only a qualification, but also recognition within an industry that values evidence-based knowledge and clinical confidence. Our graduates stand out for their ability to combine technical skill with scientific understanding, making them highly sought after across Australia.
Our applied health science courses balance academic study with clinical application. You begin with online subjects in anatomy, physiology, and skin health, building a strong foundation in health science.
This theoretical knowledge is reinforced during in-clinic intensives, where you work with real clients under the guidance of experienced educators. These practical blocks are delivered in Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast, allowing you to gain hands-on skills in professional environments.
Throughout your studies, you are supported by academic advisors and progression managers who are here to ensure your education is both accessible and achievable. The learning experience is structured to give you flexibility while still providing the rigour expected of higher education.
Through our degree programs, you will be introduced to a wide range of treatments that define modern clinical aesthetics. These include advanced skin treatments, rejuvenation procedures, resurfacing methods, laser and light-based therapies, and other non-surgical interventions supported by scientific research.
You learn how to assess skin, select appropriate modalities, and deliver treatments that are safe, effective, and tailored to client needs.
By completing one of our applied health science degrees, you graduate ready to provide advanced services, expand the scope of your practice, and adapt to new technologies as they emerge.
The treatments and modalities you master at ACHW give you the confidence to pursue roles in clinics, medi-spas, medical practices, or even your own business.
A degree from ACHW opens the door to a wide range of professional opportunities. Many graduates begin clinical practice in medi-spas, wellness clinics, and medical settings where advanced dermal knowledge is in demand.
Others step into leadership roles as clinic managers, directors, or trainers, using their expertise to guide teams and influence industry standards. Some graduates build their own businesses, applying both the scientific and practical skills developed through our applied health science courses.
Whatever pathway you pursue, an ACHW qualification identifies you as a professional with the advanced training to thrive in a competitive field.
ACHW’s Applied Health Science Degree Programs are designed for people who want to be leaders of the dermal therapy and clinical aesthetics industry. Our graduates are equipped with more advanced scientific knowledge and practical skills than their peers, which enables them to provide greater service to clients and have more successful and diverse careers.
If you want a long, varied, and satisfying career in skincare, a degree from ACHW is the best preparation you can receive.
Our degrees are delivered with a blend of online study and in-clinic practical learning. You will learn the theory of dermal therapy and health science through our online learning platform, before attending dedicated clinic blocks that provide hands-on expertise with real clients.
This unique delivery mode gives you a truly comprehensive learning experience while helping balance your study with the other commitments you have in your life.
The online learning of dermal therapy and skin science theory within ACHW Degree Programs can be accessed from anywhere in Australia, providing you with flexibility to complete your study on your own terms.
We currently host our practical clinics in Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast, although we are looking to expand to other cities in the near future.
If you are outside of these regions, you will be able to complete your study by travelling to your closest location for the few weeks necessary each semester.
