Aesthetic Practitioner Top-up

University College Birmingham
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Variable 3 Years Medicine

About this course

OVERVIEW Non-surgical and non-invasive aesthetic treatments are on the rise in the UK, putting demand for qualified practitioners at an all-time high. Our Aesthetic Practitioner top-up degree course builds on your existing knowledge and skills for practising a wide range of non-medical procedures, offering you a gateway to a range of reputable and lucrative careers in this rapidly expanding sector.

Designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5) or with substantial industry experience, this aesthetics top-up course will help you further develop the specialist knowledge and skills needed for a variety of industry roles. The course covers a range of non-medical procedures within cosmetology, hair removal and skin rejuvenation, as well as advanced electrical face and body technologies.

Working with real clients in our state-of-the-art Aspire Aesthetics clinic at University College Birmingham, you will gain valuable hands-on experience using the latest equipment, procedures and techniques. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Mesoestetic production facility in Spain, as well as the chance to engage with industry experts.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Practical application – Gain experience and expertise by participating in clinic sessions, case studies, practical workshops and demonstrations

  • Industry links – We work closely with leading brands including Lynton, Mesoestetic, Neostrata, Skinade, E Clinic, Canfield VISIA and Observ to ensure our course content is up-to-date with industry

  • Residential visit – Learn first-hand about the industry, for example on a visit to the Mesoestetic production facility in Barcelona, Spain

  • Enrichment – Explore the industry and meet with experts through events and visits from guest speakers

  • Expert tuition – Learn from our diverse team with an extensive range of qualifications, expertise and specialisms in aesthetics and associated industries

    FACILITIES Our Aesthetic Practitioner course lets you get hands-on with real paying clients working in our Aspire Aesthetics clinic on campus, enabling you to put your training into practice using the latest technology and equipment.

    Aspire Aesthetics offers a clinical environment using the latest UV and ultrasonic sterilisation technology, with three clinically-controlled laser rooms and three consultation rooms where comprehensive client management software is used. The clinic also features cutting-edge technology including Motus AY and Lumina lasers, Observ 520 and a range of multi-platform, non-surgical and non-invasive face and body equipment, while we use a variety of cosmeceutical product ranges and treatments from leading brands such as Mesoestetic.

    CAREERS AND PROGRESSION Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

  • Aesthetic practitioner

  • Laser and skin practitioner

  • Aesthetic clinic manager

  • Skincare consultant

  • Business development manager

  • Area sales manager

    You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

  • Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1253 Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Variable
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine

    Offered by

    University College Birmingham

    Birmingham

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