Beauty Therapy

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Medicine

A-Level Entry

D

About this course

HNC Beauty Therapy aims at developing the underpinning knowledge, research, and skills to work in the beauty industry. This is a 1-year High level course, for those starting their journey in the beauty industry (with the relevant qualifications) or progressing from an appropriate SCQF Level 6 in Beauty Therapy.

You will be taught by industry professionals with a wide range of industrial experience who will provide you with the training required to develop a career in the beauty industry and impart essential knowledge to equip you for employment.

The qualification develops skills in a realistic working environment using contemporary salon equipment and will develop a proficiency in an array of salon treatments.

You will practice on each other prior to completing assessments on external clients, which you will be expected to provide.

We encourage professionalism in salon appearance and enhance client skills, ensuring you are employable for beauty salons, spas, cruise liners or wish to pursue a career as a self-employed therapist.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades D
Scottish Higher C

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Inverness

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Perth

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

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Inverness
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Medicine