Diploma in Somatology at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The Diploma in Somatology is an NQF Level 6 full-time programme at Ritson Campus, Durban, producing somatologists with leadership and entrepreneurial skills who respond to the primary health care and wellness needs of South Africa. It has theoretical and practical components, with class practicals performed on fellow students.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Somatology | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

First-year modules include Aesthetic Practices, Anatomy and Physiology for Somatology 1A and 1B, Somatic Therapy I: Face and Body, Microbial Hygiene, Science I: Chemistry, Nutrition I and Entrepreneurship I. In the second and third years students complete experiential learning and community service for workplace experience.

Career pathways

Owning, running or working in a spa, salon, clinic or health hydro; shipping liners, game lodges and wellness centres; marketing and training roles with cosmetic companies, equipment houses and retail outlets.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC: English at rating 3; Life Sciences at 4; Mathematics at 3 or Mathematics Literacy at 5; and two further 20-credit subjects at 3 (not more than one language). NCV Level 4: 60% English, 70% Life Science, 60% Mathematics or 80% Mathematics Literacy, and 60% in any two subjects. Applicants must submit a medical report confirming a clean bill of health and pass an entrance test held in the latter part of the application year. Students are required to wear the prescribed uniform for practicals. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place; selection is by ranking and availability of places.

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: 3 years

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

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