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FdA Aesthetic Principles and Clinical Practice

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

FdA Aesthetic Principles and Clinical Practice (awarded by NCG)

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More about the course

Are you interested in learning how to perform advanced cosmetic aesthetic procedures? Are you looking to enhance your practice within the non-medical aesthetic sector as a practising aesthetician?

This Foundation Degree has been developed with employers including SK:N, Laser Clinics UK, Myobody Aesthetics and Transform to ensure it reflects what skills are required to be employed within the non-medical aesthetics industry. You will study the theory behind aesthetic procedures and gain an understanding of why they are carried out in the way that they are to shape your clinical practice.

You will cover topics such as laser and pulsed light for hair removal and skin rejuvenation, microneedling for collagen synthesis, scarring and pigmentation and superficial chemical peels for a range of skin concerns.

*subject to validation

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points in a field related to Beauty Therapy (should include modules on Facial and Body Electrotherapy).

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be invited to attend an interview at the University Centre (details will follow via an email from our Admissions Team).

If you are a current Newcastle College student and successfully meet the published Level 3 entry criteria in an appropriate subject, you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE English and maths or the Level 2 equivalent (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

At Newcastle College University Centre, we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve a Foundation Degree (FdA) in Aesthetic Principles and Clinical Practice.

What will I learn?

Year One

Ageing and Physiology
Marketing Essentials
Laser and Pulsed Light Theories
Personal Development
Advanced Skin Therapies
Work Related Learning
Academic Study Skills.

Year Two

Aesthetic Technologies
Collagen Induction Therapies
Applied Skin Analysis
Business Enterprise
Professional Development
Work Based Learning.

How is the course taught?

Practicals
Lectures
Workshops
Independent study.

How am I assessed?

Reports
Assignments
Presentations
Practical assessments
Case studies
Vivas.

Work Experience

You will enhance your practice as an aspiring aesthetician to support your transition into the world of work. Additional training to support your development will be utilised, such as Core of Knowledge Laser Safety training.

In addition to this, you will have access to industry-standard equipment, such as Lynton Lasers, DermaQuest and Energist.

Where can I progress?

Upon completion of this programme, you will be eligible to apply for the BA (Hons) Advanced Skin Techniques (Top-Up) programme to further enhance your knowledge. You are also eligible to apply for the BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) degree programme, if you prefer a business-oriented route.

You will also be eligible to gain work within the non-medical aesthetic industry. This may be through employment or self-employment and generally includes the following job roles: