Hair, Beauty and Complimentary Therapy
Beauty Therapy Anatomy and Physiology
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Open learning
Start date
Aug 2026
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Course overview
This 28-week course is an essential requirement for those wishing to further their studies in Body Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology
On completion of this course, you will be able to progress to further SQA Beauty units to build your portfolio of skills
This course is an SQA unit
Please Note:
- The cost, of course, is £400 and must be paid before the start of the course. Please be aware that we have a limited number of places for the course. To guarantee a place, course fees should be paid as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. (NB: course fees are non-refundable once the course has started)
- The theory will be delivered online - you will be required to have access to IT to enable you to complete this part of the course, e.g. laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone
We also ask all students to adhere to the dress code for the department as follows:
- Black Trousers
- Black T-Shirt
- Black Shoes
If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our star facilities before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.
Hair Salons, Beauty Salons and Barbershop | Edinburgh College
What you will learn
- Beauty Therapy Anatomy and Physiology
Placement information
- No work placement is required for this course.
How the course is assessed
- All theoretical aspects of the course are carried out under exam conditions via the SOLAR SQA platform.
Number of days per week
- Online delivery - day and time to be arranged with the lecturer.
- Plus 6 hours self-directed study.
Entry requirements
- All applicants must be 18 years of age or older before the start date of the course and have paid for the course in full
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- There is no formal interview process
- All applicants must be 18 years of age or older on the course start date and have paid the full course fee.
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English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- On completion of this course, you will be able to progress to further SQA Beauty units to build your portfolio of skills or with our Full-Time Beauty, Spa, Complementary Therapies and/or other short courses.
Career options
- Further your studies with our Full-Time Beauty, Spa Therapies and/or other short courses.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Open learning | 24/08/26 |
