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Advanced Diploma in Somatology at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Full-time advanced diploma (NQF level 8) in somatology at Ritson Campus. It equips students with competencies in somatic therapy modalities and business skills to work as adaptable, socially responsible somatologists and managers, locally and internationally.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Department of Somatology  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Specialisation in somatic therapy modalities together with business skills, including complementary modalities and newer less invasive therapies, techniques and technologies.

Career pathways

Somatologist working under supervision or alongside dermatologists and other practitioners of aesthetic medicine, performing pre- and post-procedure facial and body treatments; supporting other health care professionals.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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