Is skin and body care more than just a hobby for you?
If you are interested in skin care, body care, beauty and aesthetics, then a career in Somatology is the right fit for you.
The Somatology programme has a holistic approach, with a focus on health and wellness. Somatologists are trained to treat various skin and body conditions, as well as to improve the general wellbeing and aesthetic appearance of individuals. YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
Health, skin care, body care, beauty, wellness and aesthetics are not just a hobby for you, and you love working with people
District Six Campus
Three years, full-time
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English Home Language or First Additional Language (4)
• Mathematics (3); or Mathematics Literacy (4)
• Life Sciences (4)
Recommended:
• Physical Sciences (3)
The department utilises an Academic Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You have to score a minimum of 24 with Mathematics and 25 with Mathematics Literacy on the APS.
Preference will be given to candidates with higher APS scores.
Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Kindly note: All students accepted for the Somatology course will be required to have received Hepatitis inoculation.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
Advanced Diploma in Somatology
Future industries
Wellness and skin care centres/ clinics
Spas
Self-employment
Research
Cosmetic companies
Cruise liners
Future career
Skin Care Therapist
Salon Manager or Owner
Spa/ Medi-spa Therapist
Spa/ Medi-spa/ Resort Manager
Support staff in medical aesthetics practice
Cosmetic Consultant or Representative
Make-up Artist
Laser Therapist
Massage Therapist
creating futures YOUR FUTURE SELF Future studies
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
NOTE ANY ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
Please note: The Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences annually receives a high volume of applications, and placement in the programmes is limited. As a result, the Faculty prioritises first-choice applications, and therefore recommends that applicants use their second- and thirdchoice application options at alternate faculties within CPUT.
