PgCert Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics at University of Salford

Programme overview

Part-time postgraduate certificate in non-surgical facial aesthetics, delivered in partnership with the ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital for registered dental practitioners, therapists, hygienists, medical practitioners and nurses. It focuses on law, consent and ethics and on clinical skills developed in a purpose-built clinical facility with mentor support.

Duration: One year part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two modules: Principles of Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics Injectables (Botulinum toxin) in semester one and Principles of Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics (Dermal Fillers) in semester two. Learning covers facial anatomy, risk factors, complication avoidance and management, and a reflective ePortfolio of clinical learning.

Career pathways

Demand for injectable aesthetic treatments is growing, and practitioners administering botulinum toxin and dermal fillers are expected in future to be educated to level 7 in line with HEE guidelines.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Registered dental practitioners (full GDC registration, relevant dental degree, full indemnity insurance), dental hygienists and therapists (relevant first degree at level 6, indemnity insurance, IELTS 6.5), medical practitioners (full GMC registration, relevant medical degree, indemnity insurance) and nurses (full NMC registration, relevant nursing degree, indemnity insurance). Applicants complete an expression of interest form and gain approval from ICE before applying to the University. Application documents: CV, personal statement, references, passport and BLS certificate.

GBP 6,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Part-time; same figure listed for 2026/27. Home/international split not stated. Source

Intake: September 2027

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