Bachelor of Dermal Sciences

Victoria University - City Flinders

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Overview

Embark on an exciting career in the emerging field of dermal science. Dermal clinicians play an integral and unique role in the management of a variety of skin conditions and disorders by providing non-surgical procedures to assist with both acute and chronic conditions. The Bachelor of Dermal Sciences provides students with the underpinning scientific knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effective manage:
  • Skin changes associated with chronic health problems or side effects of treatment
  • Ageing/sun damage and preventative treatment
  • Skin conditions and disorders
  • Pigment changes
  • Vascular concerns
  • Wounds, scars and swelling
  • Hair reduction or hair loss
  • Tattoo removal

Throughout the course students will undertake clinical training in a variety of settings, including the VU Dermal Clinic. Dermal procedures taught include skin assessment, laser and light based treatments, resurfacing procedures, electrotherapies, and wound and oedema management.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Majors

Dermal sciences.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates of this program can enter the workforce as dermal therapists or dermal clinicians.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offerN/PN/P
Median rank to receive an offerN/PN/P
Lowest rank to receive an offerN/PN/P

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Victoria University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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University

Victoria University

Campus

City Flinders

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Health Sciences

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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State
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Type
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Courses
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Campuses
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Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Victoria University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.

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