Diploma in Somatology
Build practical skills. Prepare for a changing world.
Your programme
Build your knowledge. Shape your future.
The Diploma in Somatology develops the practical, scientific and professional skills needed to succeed in the beauty, wellness and aesthetics industry.
You'll gain hands-on experience in skincare, body therapies, wellness treatments and spa management while building the confidence to support clients and grow your career.
Learn by doing. Graduate career ready.
Build practical beauty, wellness and aesthetic treatment skills through hands-on learning.
Develop expertise in skincare, body therapies and holistic wellness practices.
Learn how to create positive client experiences that build confidence and well-being.
Prepare for diverse career opportunities across the beauty, wellness and spa industries.
Graduate with Proof.
Graduate with proof, not just a qualification, through NGI Accelerate, which enables you to build additional certifications and a stronger professional profile while you study.
Where this can take you
Career opportunities with real range.
Prepare for a range of entry-level and developing professional roles.
Your learning journey
Key areas of study year by year.
Progress from core foundations to applied professional capability.
Learn the essential principles and tools.
- Somatology Foundations
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Skin and Body Therapy
- Aesthetic Treatments
- Professional Practice
- Client Care
Apply knowledge to increasingly complex contexts.
- Electronic Systems
- Wellness
- Microcontrollers
- Control Systems
- Project Management
- Practical Engineering
Consolidate advanced and workplace-ready capability.
- Advanced Skin and Body Therapy
- Automation
- Telecommunications
- Engineering Project
- Professional Practice
- Work-Integrated Learning
Your route in
Admission requirements made clear.
You can qualify through one of the following entry pathways.
National Senior Certificate
NSC with a Diploma Pass
National Certificate Vocational
NCV with Diploma admission
Relevant prior qualification
International applicants require a SAQA Level 4 evaluation
Connect with an advisor to understand the route that applies to you.
