What is special about this course?

If you are interested in improving the wellbeing of others, the HND Beauty Therapy will help you achieve your ambitions to work in the beauty industry.

You will gain the necessary skills and experience to succeed in the field of beauty therapy, both nationally and internationally.

You may also have the opportunity to participate in the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival with students from other UHI campuses. 

Special features

• You will undertake a work placement as part of your course
• You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional circumstances

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.

Entry requirements

• 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
• 2 A levels at grade D or above
• Preferably in English or a science related subject, plus
• 3 Standard Grades with a 1, 2 or 3 for a level 6 programme
• Entry to year 2 may be possible with an HNC Beauty Therapy
• Prospective students without the standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis
• You may be required to attend an interview

Access routes

• HNC Beauty Therapy may allow direct access to year two of the HND

Year 1 - HNC

Mandatory units are:

• Anatomy and physiology for beauty and complementary therapists
• Management and practices of body therapies
• Management and practices of facial therapies
• Employment experience 1
• Beauty therapy: graded unit 1

Optional subjects may include:

• Aromatherapy
• Reflexology
• Principles and Practices of Selling
• Body Massage
• Beauty Therapy: Contemporary Aesthetic Treatments
• Beauty Therapy: Depilation
• Beauty Therapy: Electrical Epilation
• Beauty Therapy: Facial Treatments
• Beauty Therapy: Product Knowledge
• Spa Treatments 1
• Lifestyle Advice for Clients
• Beauty Therapy: Hand and Foot Therapy
• Beauty Therapy: Face and Body Electrotherapy

Option units available may vary depending on study location, for more information contact your chosen campus

Year 2 - HND

Mandatory units are:

• Employment Experience 2
• Preparing and Presenting a Business Plan
• Principles and Practices of Selling
• Beauty Therapy: Contemporary Electrotherapy
• Beauty Therapy: Product Knowledge
• Beauty Therapy: Electro-Cosmetic Therapy
• Beauty Therapy: Graded Unit 2

Optional subject may include:

• Indian Head Massage
• Beauty Therapy: Make-up
• Beauty Therapy: Nail Extensions
• Stone Therapy 
• Make Up for Special Occasions 

Option units available may vary depending on study location, for more information contact your chosen campus

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland or the European Union/EEA (outside of the UK) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) and with a term time address in Scotland studying this course, the following fees apply:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

*There is no part-time study option for Tier 4 sponsored international students.

Funding

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.