Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has announced Scotland’s first university-accredited postgraduate diploma in non-surgical medical aesthetics.
Designed to support safe practice and align with forthcoming regulation for non-surgical aesthetics in Scotland, the new part-time programme will welcome its first students in September 2026, according to GCU. The university adds that the programme has been developed in consultation with key stakeholders, including the Scottish Government, the Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) and NHS Scotland.
Dr Val Ness, head of department for nursing, community and public health at GCU, commented, “By combining advanced academic study with supervised clinical experience, we aim to support practitioners to deliver treatments ethically, recognise and manage complications and place patient safety at the centre of practice as the sector moves towards stronger regulation.”