- Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) — awarded after successful completion of Year 1 (60 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) — awarded after successful completion of Year 2 (a further 60 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- MSc — awarded after successful completion of all taught modules and the dissertation (180 credits total at SCQF Level 11)
Undergraduate School of Health and Life Sciences
University of the West of Scotland
PgDip / MSc Aesthetic Medicine
The PgDip / MSc Aesthetic Medicine is a fully online course for healthcare professionals who want to develop a safe, ethical and evidence-informed understanding of aesthetic practice.
Fully online September January
Duration
PgDip: typically 2 years part-time / MSc: typically 3 years part-time
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
The MSc Aesthetic Medicine is a fully online course designed for healthcare professionals who want to develop a safe, ethical and evidence-informed understanding of aesthetic practice within one of the fastest evolving areas of healthcare.
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You will explore the science, complexity and real-world challenges of aesthetic medicine, from facial anatomy and aesthetic therapies to patient assessment and complications management, alongside the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks that shape responsible practice in a rapidly changing landscape.
Programme structure
Course Modules
Explore the academic structure of this programme year by year.
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£18,900 for the full course (online)
£2,700 per 20-credit module (online)
*Fees shown are the international (all other EU plus non-EU) rate for 2026/27. Scottish, UK and Republic of Ireland, and Channel Island/Isle of Man rates differ — see the official course page for the full breakdown.
English language
Entry Requirements
English language proficiency requirements for direct master's entry.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
Minimum 5.5 in each individual component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
This is UWS's standard requirement for postgraduate taught degrees; alternative English qualifications are evaluated case-by-case.
Official course information
This page is based on official material published by the University of the West of Scotland.