Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies)

Domestic students — Admission criteria:

• Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent
• Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above, or equivalent, from a registered training organisation (RTO)
• Successful completion of at least 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5, 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or above, or equivalent
• Alternatively, successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent together with a minimum of three years' full-time relevant work experience (demonstrated by a resume)

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP. Health, Alumni and Industry scholarships are available.

International students — Admission criteria:

• Successful completion of at least 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5, 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or above, or equivalent
• Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
• Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
• Alternative entry requirements may be available, which may include assessment and approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment

Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options. Course fees can be paid across three study periods, with each instalment due before the beginning of the academic stage census date. A range of financial scholarships is available to support international students.

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree through Recognition of Prior Learning or Course Credit transfer, with further study pathway options also available.

The Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies) will set you up to confidently work in the beauty industry. Upon graduation you can find work in beauty salons, day spas and other facilities which promote health and wellness.

Potential career paths include:

• Dermal Therapist — average salary $61,748-$81,791
• Clinic Practice Manager — average salary $85,000-$119,000
• Industry Influencer — average salary $73,750-$140,000

Salaries sourced from au.talent.com/salary and payscale.com (AUD, current as of April 2025).