The Associate Degree in Applied Health Science (Dermal Therapy) and the Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics) aim to underpin current aesthetics practice with a new standard of skills and deeper knowledge gained through a combination of science and clinical practice.
This Higher Education qualification is designed to increase the science-based knowledge and professional communication skills of those providing skincare advice at the customer-facing point, specifically around cosmetic chemistry. You will learn a solid foundation in cosmetic formulation and use, enabling you for work in the dermal therapy industry, and is the first step towards a Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics).
Course Duration:
Up to 24 weeks
Course Delivery:
Online learning
Total Subjects:
4 subjects (worth 10 credit points each)
Next Intake:
November, 2021 – applications now open.
Payment Options:
- FEE-Help is Available
- Upfront Payments
The undergraduate certificate covers two streams giving students an advanced knowledge and inquiry in the following areas:
Course Content
The degree covers 4 streams giving students an advanced knowledge and inquiry in the following areas:
Human Biosciences Applied Health Science Health Communication and Management Clinical Aesthetics Practice.
For a detailed description, please download your free brochure today.
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of the NSW HSC (or equivalent ATAR of 65 and above)
OR Admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian University
OR Satisfactory completion of an approved Tertiary Preparation Program, Tertiary Orientation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by a University, an accredited higher education provider or a Registered Training Organisation
ACHW's February intake is now open.
To apply, complete an application form and return it to admissions@achw.edu.au.
Course Duration:
2 years’ full-time or part-time equivalent
Course Delivery:
Blended delivery with online learning and practical workshops
Total Subjects:
16 subjects (worth 10 credit points each)
Next Intake:
November 2019 – applications now open.
Payment Options:
- FEE-Help is Available
- Upfront Payments
Course Content
The degree covers 4 streams giving students an advanced knowledge and inquiry in the following areas:Human Biosciences Applied Health Science Health Communication and Management Clinical Aesthetics Practice.
For a detailed description, please download your free brochure today.
Admission Requirements Successful completion of the NSW HSC (or equivalent ATAR of 65 and above)
OR Admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian University
OR Satisfactory completion of an approved Tertiary Preparation Program, Tertiary Orientation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by a University, an accredited higher education provider or a Registered Training Organisation
The subject is focuses on the socio-cultural, legal and ethical implications of professional therapeutic practice in the aesthetics industry. This subject introduces students to different practice modalities prior to tackling issues of sustainability, reflectiveness and ethics in practice, and also covers the theoretical and philosophical foundations influencing the decision-making processes of the aesthetic practitioner.
There are no prerequisites for this subject.
The subject is designed to equip students with the oral and written communication skills they require to operate effectively in the workplace and to interact with a diverse clientele and professional medical network. This is achieved through an exploration of both the theoretical and practical dimensions of modern communications, with an emphasis on developing the skills needed to deal with a wide variety of different clinical communications environments.
The prerequisite for this subject is completion of HCM101.
This subject introduces students to the complexity of the ‘integumentary system’, the skin and related appendages including nails, hair, glands, and proteins and the variety of mechanical, thermal and environmental impacts that affect the ageing process and general health and functioning of the skin.
There are no prerequisites for this subject.
This subject considers the theories and practices associated with the cosmetic ingredients used in aesthetic practice via the scientific field of cosmetic chemistry, while contrasting this against the marketing ‘hype’ and language often used to promote cosmetic and related products and services. Students will be exposed to the classifications of raw state ingredients and their use in finished products.
The prerequisite for this subject is completion of HCM101.
