SOMATOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN SOMATOLOGY
Course Aim:
The Diploma in Somatology programme is aimed to equip graduates with the required knowledge and skills to provide basic and advanced skin and body care treatments that will enhance and maintain aesthetics and well-being aspects of clients. Graduates will be able to apply the appropriate preventative and remedial face and body therapies, technologies and strategies to achieve, promote and maintain physical and emotional balance and well-being.
Qualified Somatologists assess and provide relevant treatments for a variety of skin and body conditions. The programme also includes aesthetic aspects of the skin and body such as make-up, temporary or permanent hair removal as well as on hand and foot treatments. The cornerstone of all treatments is the holistic approach for all treatments where all aspects of the individual are taken into consideration to maintain and improve the physical, mental and emotional well-being of a client.
Opportunities:
Somatologists work within the skin and health care industry focusing on the overall health and wellness of an individual. Somatologists are able to work within a diverse industry both nationally and internationally. There are a number of exciting opportunities available to them and these include: Salon skin and body therapist; Salon manager or owner; Wellness and skincare clinics; Spa/medi-spa therapist; Spa/medi-spa/resort manager; Cruise ship employment opportunities; Medical aesthetics practices; Cosmetic consultant; Sales, marketing and training representative; Beauty/health and wellness editor/Journalist and a Beauty/health and wellness educator or lecturer. Marketing and training positions are also available in national and international cosmetic companies and equipment houses and retail outlets. Many Somatologists work in partnership with other health care professional.
At the end of the third year, our students have the option to enrol for the CIDESCO examination that is internationally recognised and recommended for candidates who wish to work abroad. CIDESCO is one of the world’s most prestigious qualification in aesthetics and wellness therapies. This kind of qualification encourages exchange of professional knowledge within the field of Somatology and provides international recognition to the therapist in the Somatology industry.
Admission requirements:
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
Home Language (4) and First Additional Language (3), one should be English
Life Sciences (4)
Mathematics (3) or Mathematic Literacy (4) Recommended: Physical Sciences (3)
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (AP) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirement is satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of with Mathematic Literacy on the APS.
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Mrs Noleen Miller (Admin: Department)
021 460 3189
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Mrs Moeneeba Jacobs (Admin: Department)
021 460 3211
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Ms Sinamandla Vena (Admin: Faculty)
021 959 6089
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Mrs Marnel Germishuys (Admin: Department)
021 460 8319
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DIPLOMA IN SOMATOLOGY
Course Aim:
The Diploma in Somatology programme is aimed to equip graduates with the required knowledge and skills to provide basic and advanced skin and body care treatments that will enhance and maintain aesthetics and well-being aspects of clients. Graduates will be able to apply the appropriate preventative and remedial face and body therapies, technologies and strategies to achieve, promote and maintain physical and emotional balance and well-being.
Qualified Somatologists assess and provide relevant treatments for a variety of skin and body conditions. The programme also includes aesthetic aspects of the skin and body such as make-up, temporary or permanent hair removal as well as on hand and foot treatments. The cornerstone of all treatments is the holistic approach for all treatments where all aspects of the individual are taken into consideration to maintain and improve the physical, mental and emotional well-being of a client.
Opportunities:
Somatologists work within the skin and health care industry focusing on the overall health and wellness of an individual. Somatologists are able to work within a diverse industry both nationally and internationally. There are a number of exciting opportunities available to them and these include: Salon skin and body therapist; Salon manager or owner; Wellness and skincare clinics; Spa/medi-spa therapist; Spa/medi-spa/resort manager; Cruise ship employment opportunities; Medical aesthetics practices; Cosmetic consultant; Sales, marketing and training representative; Beauty/health and wellness editor/Journalist and a Beauty/health and wellness educator or lecturer. Marketing and training positions are also available in national and international cosmetic companies and equipment houses and retail outlets. Many Somatologists work in partnership with other health care professional.
At the end of the third year, our students have the option to enrol for the CIDESCO examination that is internationally recognised and recommended for candidates who wish to work abroad. CIDESCO is one of the world’s most prestigious qualification in aesthetics and wellness therapies. This kind of qualification encourages exchange of professional knowledge within the field of Somatology and provides international recognition to the therapist in the Somatology industry.
Admission requirements:
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
Home Language (4) and First Additional Language (3), one should be English
Life Sciences (4)
Mathematics (3) or Mathematic Literacy (4) Recommended: Physical Sciences (3)
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (AP) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirement is satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of with Mathematic Literacy on the APS.
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
AESTHETICS PRACTICES 1 (AET150S)
R 8,640.00
BODY THERAPIES 1 (BDT150S)
R 8,120.00
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (CSL150S)
R 2,990.00
DISEASE FUNDAMENTALS 1 (DFU150S)
R 2,440.00
FACIAL THERAPIES 1 (FCT150S)
R 7,560.00
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 (HAP151S)
R 3,370.00
MICROBIOLOGICAL HYGIENE (MBH150S)
R 2,440.00
NUTRITION 1 (NTN150S)
R 3,370.00
SALON MANAGEMENT 1 (BUP150S)
R 2,830.00
SOMATOLOGY SCIENCE (SCI150S)
R 3,370.00
SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
AESTHETICS PRACTICES 2 (AET250S)
R 2,530.00
BODY THERAPIES 2 (BDT260S)
R 3,600.00
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES 2 (CPT260S)
R 3,140.00
COSMETIC CHEMISTRY (COC260S)
R 3,600.00
DISEASE FUNDAMENTALS 2 (DFU260S)
R 2,440.00
FACIAL THERAPIES 2 (FCT260S)
R 3,140.00
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2 (HAP260S)
R 3,600.00
NUTRITION 2 (NTN260S)
R 3,600.00
SALON MANAGEMENT 2 (BUP260S)
R 3,600.00
SALON PRACTICE 2 (SAP260S)
R 2,990.00
SOCIOPSYCHOLOGY (SCP260S)
R 3,450.00
THIRD YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
AESTHETICS PRACTICES 3 (AET360S)
R 2,440.00
BODY THERAPIES 3 (BDT360S)
R 3,450.00
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES 3 (CPT360S)
R 4,360.00
FACIAL THERAPIES 3 (FCT360S)
R 4,360.00
FUNDAMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY (FPM350S)
R 2,440.00
SALON MANAGEMENT 3 (BUP360S)
R 3,800.00
SALON PRACTICES 3 (SAP360S)
R 8,490.00
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Mrs Noleen Miller (Admin: Department)
021 460 3189
Mrs Moeneeba Jacobs (Admin: Department)
021 460 3211
Ms Sinamandla Vena (Admin: Faculty)
021 959 6089
Mrs Marnel Germishuys (Admin: Department)
021 460 8319
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.