Bachelor of Dermal Sciences

at Victoria University

Course structure and units

FIRST YEAR CORE UNITS
 

• Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
• Introduction to Dermal Sciences
• Communication and Dermal Services
• Anatomy and Physiology 1
• Anatomy and Physiology 2
• Introduction to Public Health and Wellness
• Introduction to Human Nutrition and Food
• Evidence and Research

YEAR 2
 

• Dermal Studies and Philosophy
• Dermal Sciences 1
• Occupational Health and Safety in Dermal Practice
• Cognition in the Dermal Workplace
• Dermal Research Methods
• Dermal Sciences 2
• Laser Principles and Safety
• Legal and Ethical Dermal Practice

YEAR 3
 

• Dermal Skills 1
• Dermal Clinic 1
• Skin Management 1
• Dermal Skills 2
• Dermal Clinic 2
• Chemistry for Dermal Sciences
• Dermal Sciences 3
• Dermal Sciences 4

YEAR 4
 

• Skin Management 2
• Dermal Skills 3
• Dermal Clinic 3
• Skin Management 3
• Dermal Skills 4
• Dermal Clinic 4
• Independent Project and Group Research 1
• Independent Project and Group Research 2

• Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
  
  OR:
   
• Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
  
  PLUS:
   
• IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
  
  OR:
   
• Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

International Fees
 

• AU$33000

The dermal therapies industry is growing rapidly as consumer demand increases. In response, our course is designed in collaboration with industry and the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians to include the latest technological developments, theory and hands-on experience to ensure you’re work ready.

JOB TITLES
 

• Dermal therapist
• Dermal clinician.