Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics

This PgCert in Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics (NSFA) is aimed to equip you with core clinical skills and competency in both the Botulinum toxin (botox) and dermal fillers, through a combination of clinical support and academic teaching.

On this programme, you will develop: 

• Core knowledge, skills and clinical competencies to assess, manage and treat patients with non-surgical facial aesthetics procedures to a high standard, efficiently and safely.
• Ability to critically evaluate and demonstrate evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge and a critical awareness of current legislation and ethics in the field of Non-surgical Facial Aesthetics.
• A systematic approach to risk management, underpinned by effective communication and record-keeping skills.

As a student, you will get the opportunity to observe qualified practitioners perform clinical skills as well as have formative feedback on your developing clinical skills as you are mentored in ICE’s purpose-built facilities.

You are encouraged to become a lifelong, reflective learner, to make you futureproof with regards to regulations. You will use structured reflections on cases as part of your developing ePortfolio. The ePortfolio system on the course allows you to keep a record of your developing clinical skills and learning.

The PgCert Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics is aimed at:

• Dental Practitioners, dental hygienists and therapists who hold a GDC registrable dental qualification/degree or equivalent in their home country with post-qualification experience in hospital service or general dental practice.
• Medical practitioners who hold a GMC registrable degree and NMC registered nurses with a bachelor's degree with honours from a UK University or an equivalent academic or professional qualification from the UK with post-qualification experience in hospital service or general medical practice.

Applicant profile

Dental practitioners who fulfil the following criteria will be eligible for acceptance onto the programme;

• Evidence of full GDC registration
• Evidence of full indemnity insurance
• Evidence of a relevant dental degree

Dental hygienists and therapists who fulfil the following criteria will be eligible for acceptance onto the programme; 

• Evidence of full indemnity insurance
• Evidence of a relevant first degree at level 6
• IELTS of 6.5

Medical practitioners who fulfil the following criteria will be eligible for acceptance onto the programme;

• Evidence of full GMC registration
• Evidence of full indemnity insurance
• Evidence of a relevant medical degree

Nurse practitioners who fulfil the following criteria will be eligible for acceptance onto the programme;

• Evidence of full NMC registration.
• Evidence of full indemnity insurance.
• Evidence of a relevant nursing degree.

English language requirements 

Students whose first language is not English must possess a current qualification deemed acceptable by the university as evidence of proficiency in the English Language. This qualification must equate to a minimum average score of 6.5 or above (no element below 5.5) from the Cambridge/British Council English Language Testing Service (IELTS) or alternative examinations as recognised by the university.

When you apply please ensure that you upload:

• CV
• Personal Statement
• References
• Passport
• BLS Certificate
• Qualifications
• GDC/GMC Registration
• DBS