Program Overview
The Master of Science in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine at The University of Manchester is a rigorous postgraduate programme delivered fully online. Designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced expertise in health & medicine, the programme develops both theoretical foundations and applied skills essential for today's competitive environment.
Spanning 36 months, students engage with cutting-edge research, industry-relevant case studies, and practical projects. Instruction is delivered in English by research-active faculty with professional expertise.
The programme culminates in a dissertation or capstone project. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles, research careers, and doctoral study in health & medicine.
Key Program Features
- 100% Online Delivery: Complete all coursework remotely — no campus visits required. Designed for working professionals worldwide.
- Flexible Scheduling: Asynchronous learning options let you study around professional and personal commitments.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Health & Medicine.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
- 36 months Duration: Part-time and accelerated options may be available — enquire with the admissions office.
Career Opportunities
Careers
Career opportunities
With the announcement that the UK government intends to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, it is likely all aesthetic practitioners in the UK will need to provide evidence of their training credentials. Our course not only aligns with the Health Education England training framework for non-surgical cosmetic interventions, but goes beyond this to offer integrated knowledge and the application of critical skills enveloped within high quality professional behaviours. Graduates of this course will acquire a comprehensive knowledge base that can be applied to their future or current clinical practice.
Accrediting organisations
This course is a JCCP Approved Education and Training Provider. On award of the Post Graduate Diploma/MSc in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine you will be eligible to join the JCCP register with specific regard to dermal fillers and injectable toxin
Program Curriculum
Course overview
Thiscourse is aimed at qualified medical and dental practitioners who want to gain a deep understanding of the evidence base of cosmetic medicine. Learn from leading experts in aesthetic research, regulation and clinical practice. Complement online theoretical learning with practical-laboratory workshops and hands-on clinical sessions with patient volunteers. Study at a university ranked 8th in the UK and among the top 35 in the world for Medicine (QS Rankings 2025). This programme is a JCCP Approved Education and Training Provider. On award of the PGDip/MSc in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine you will be eligible to join the JCCP register with specific regard to dermal fillers and injectable toxins.
Open days
The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses. On this day, you will find out more about the course and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have. For more information, see Open days .
Contact details School/Faculty Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Contact name Postgraduate Admissions Team Telephone 0161 529 4539 Email pgtaught.biosciences@manchester.ac.uk Website https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/medicine/masters/ School/Faculty overview Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
We require a medical or dental degree (eg MBBS, BDS, LDS, MBChB) or overseas equivalent from an institution that is recognised and approved by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) or the General Dental Council (GDC). No other applicants will be considered for this course. Please note we cannot consider applicants with a homeopathic or Ayurvedic medicine degree. You must also have been practicing in your field following graduation.
English language
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ). Specifically, we require a minimum of: IELTS: 7.0 overall with 7.0 in all components TOEFL: 100 overall with 25 in all components See further information about requirements for your country . We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course , if your current IELTS scores are: Minimum 6.5 overall (with 6.5 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6). Minimum 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10). Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the English course.
English language test validity
Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Relevant work experience
You need to be able to demonstrate relevant work experience in your chosen pathway.
Other entry requirements
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 8,600/year (international)
Fees and funding
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows: MSc (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £7,400 for year 1 and 2, and £3,700 for year 3 International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,120 for year 1 and 2, and £7,560 for year 3 PGDip (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £7,400 for year 1 and 2 International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,100 for year 1 and 2 PGCert (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £7,400 International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,100
The fees quoted above are fully inclusive of tuition, administration and computational costs. Fees for entry are subject to yearly review. The University reserves the right to increase your tuition fee by up to 7% each year for courses lasting more than one year, including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our educational and wider student experience. Postgraduate fees information . Always contact the admissions team if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Fees and funding
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows: MSc (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £7,400 for year 1 and 2, and £3,700 for year 3 International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,120 for year 1 and 2, and £7,560 for year 3 PGDip (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £7,400 for year 1 and 2 International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,100 for year 1 and 2 PGCert (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £7,400 International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,100
The fees quoted above are fully inclusive of tuition, administration and computational costs. Fees for entry are subject to yearly review. The University reserves the right to increase your tuition fee by up to 7% each year for courses lasting more than one year, including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our educational and wider student experience. Postgraduate fees information . Always contact the admissions team if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-17
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
- Credits 60–120 ECTS (confirm with the university)