PgD Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice is Scotland's first university postgraduate programme dedicated to non-surgical medical aesthetics, designed for eligible registered healthcare professionals. It combines flexible online study with on-campus practical teaching, simulation and work-based learning in a regulated or GCU-approved clinical environment. Two pathways exist depending on prescribing qualifications, and students may progress to an MSc dissertation stage.

Duration: 2 years part time | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Advanced Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetic Practice (ANSMAP), Advanced Research Methods and Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetic Injectable Practice, with optional modules. Learning covers anatomy, dermatology and pharmacology, consultation and psychological screening, informed consent, treatment planning, injectable practice, complication management and clinical governance.

Career pathways

The programme supports developing practice within established aesthetics clinics, establishing or managing a clinic, expanding treatments within professional scope, contributing to clinical governance and audit, and portfolio careers across healthcare and independent aesthetics practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Currently available to home applicants only (not open to rUK or international applicants requiring overseas registration arrangements). Applicants should normally be a UK-registered healthcare professional from an eligible professional group, have at least two years' post-registration experience, hold an honours degree or equivalent, have access to an appropriately regulated or GCU-approved clinical learning environment, and satisfy PVG, professional insurance, safeguarding and clinical governance requirements. A pre-entry application demonstrating relevant professional learning is required. Applicants holding an equivalent prescribing qualification may be eligible for advanced standing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,500 for the whole programme. Postgraduate Diploma fee; optional MSc dissertation stage is an additional GBP 2,500 (GBP 13,000 total for full MSc route). PVG, insurance, clothing and travel costs excluded. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 2 years part time

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