Victoria University Course Recommendation: Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
Victoria University (VU)

VU Melbourne highly recommends one of its unique and innovative courses –Bachelor of Dermal Sciences.
This course is designed for students passionate about skincare, health, and cosmetic treatments, providing an excellent pathway into the fast-growing dermal therapy industry.
Why choose the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences at Victoria University Melbourne Campus?
Besides being the only school in Victoria offering this course to international students, it also has the following key advantages:
- Industry-oriented curriculum: **Students will learnhands-on experience in dermal therapy and cosmetic procedures at the Dermal Clinic of Victoria University's City Campus.
- Work-integrated learning: **Gain real-world experience through clinical practice in professional settings.
- Fully prepared for career: **After graduation, you can work in dermal clinics, cosmetic medical institutions, and the healthcare field.
- Advanced facilities: **Use cutting-edge equipment and modern learning environments at our on-campus dermal clinic.
- Student testimonial: **One of our current students will share her real learning experience and journey.
Key information:
- Admission requirements: Completion of high school (Year 12) and achievingan IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
- 2025 start dates:February, April
- Course duration:4 years of full-time studyScholarships:
- VTAC applicants: 30% off first-year tuition fees
- Non-VTAC applicants: **20% off first-year tuition fees
- Subsequent years: **Scholarships ranging from 10%–30%, based on the previous year's Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
- Note:**Students who have completed Year 11 and Year 12 in Australia with a good EAL score, or have completed an Australian AQF Level 5 diploma in the past two years, will be considered to meet the English entry requirements and do not need to provide an IELTS score.
If you have students interested in dermal science, please feel free to contact us for more details!
Hope you had a great weekend!
As the year slowly comes to an end, I’d like to take a moment to remind you about one of our unique and innovative courses – theBachelor of Dermal Sciences. This program is designed for students passionate about skincare, health, and cosmetic treatments, offering an excellent pathway into the fast-growing dermal therapy industry.
Why choose the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences at VU Melbourne?
In addition to being the only provider in Victoria offering this course to international students, here are some key factors to consider:
- Industry-aligned curriculum: Students gain hands-on experience in dermal therapy and cosmetic procedures in our Dermal Clinic at VU’s City Campus.
- Work-integrated learning: Real-world experience through clinical practice in specialized settings.
- Career-ready graduates: Opportunities in dermal clinics, cosmetic medical practices, and healthcare.
- State-of-the-art facilities: Access to advanced equipment and cutting-edge learning environments at our own dermal clinic.
Testimonial from one of our current students, sharing her real experience and study journey at VU
Key Information:
- Entry Requirements: Year 12 completion and IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
- 2025 intakes: February, April.
- Duration: 4 years full-time.
- Scholarships: VTAC Applicants: 30% off first-year tuition fees. Non-VTAC Applicants: 20% off first-year tuition fees. Following years: Scholarships ranging from 10%–30%, based on the previous year’s WAM.
- NOTE:Students who have completed Year 11 and Year 12 in Australia with a good score in EAL, or have completed a Diploma (AQF Level 5) in Australia within the past two years, will be deemed to meet the English entry requirement and will not be required to provide an IELTS score.
- As usual, any queries, please feel free to reach out to me.