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    Postgraduate Medical Education

    Aesthetic Medicine Courses for Doctors, Dentists & Nurses

    Postgraduate aesthetic medicine training for UK-registered healthcare professionals — GMC doctors, GDC dentists and NMC nurses. Harley Street Institute delivers the live-clinic practicum behind the theory taught on a university PGCert: anatomy, technique, complication management and supervised treatment of real patients on Harley Street, London W1.

    Pathways by Regulator

    Choose Your Aesthetic Medicine Pathway

    Practical training is restricted to UK-registered healthcare professionals. Pathway content adapts to your regulator and scope of practice.

    GMC-registered

    For Doctors

    NHS-trained physicians, GPs and hospital specialists transitioning into aesthetic practice. Our faculty includes practising NHS doctors and HCPC-aligned clinicians.

    GDC-registered

    For Dentists

    Restorative and orthodontic dentists looking to extend scope into facial aesthetics, masseter Botox for bruxism, and lip enhancement. Anatomy-led teaching aligned to GDC scope of practice.

    NMC-registered

    For Nurses

    Independent prescriber and registered nurses (RN) building an aesthetic injectables clinic. Training aligned to BAMAN standards and NMC revalidation.

    Theory vs Practicum

    HSI Postgraduate Training vs University PGCert in Aesthetic Medicine

    University PGCerts (QMUL, Manchester, UCL, South Wales) lead on academic theory. HSI leads on the clinical practicum — the live-model teaching, complication drills and mentored case load that translate theory into safe practice.

    FeatureUniversity PGCertHSI Postgraduate Training
    Primary focusAcademic theory, evidence appraisalLive-clinic practicum, technique, complication management
    FormatDistance / blended, ~12 monthsIn-person on Harley Street + online theory
    Live patient treatmentLimited / arranged independentlySupervised live-model treatment from day one
    Insurance recognitionVaries by providerHamilton Fraser cosmetic medical malpractice cover from day of completion
    Best paired withHSI practical Certificate (CAM) or FellowshipA university PGCert for academic credentialling

    HSI training is independently CPD-accredited via The CPD Group (provider #1001970) and counts toward GMC, GDC and NMC revalidation.

    Postgraduate Programmes

    Foundation → Certificate → Fellowship

    Foundation Botox & Dermal Fillers

    Single intensive day. Combined injectables foundation for new aesthetic injectors. £1,190 + VAT.

    Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine (CAM)

    Structured postgraduate certificate. Six modules covering Botox, fillers, complications and clinical practice. £3,200 + VAT.

    Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine (FAM)

    Twelve-month mentored fellowship. Application only — limited cohort, year-long mentoring on Harley Street.

    Standards & Accreditation

    Aesthetic Medicine — UK Regulators & Professional Bodies

    HSI postgraduate aesthetic medicine training aligns with the standards set by the UK regulators and professional bodies below. Our faculty are individually registered — see the full register on our regulated practitioners page.

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    Aesthetic Medicine Courses — Frequently Asked Questions

    Eligibility, comparison with university PGCerts, accreditation and progression.

    Who can enrol on a postgraduate aesthetic medicine course at HSI?
    Practical aesthetic medicine training is restricted to UK-registered healthcare professionals — doctors (GMC), dentists (GDC), nurses (NMC), pharmacists (GPhC) and dental therapists. Our faculty register, including GMC, GDC and NMC numbers, is published on our regulated practitioners page.
    How does HSI training compare with a university PGCert in Aesthetic Medicine?
    University PGCerts (QMUL, Manchester, UCL, University of South Wales) lead on academic theory, literature appraisal and assessment. HSI leads on the clinical practicum — live-model treatment, complication management drills and mentored case load on Harley Street, London W1. The two are complementary: many of our delegates pair an HSI Certificate (CAM) or Fellowship (FAM) with a university PGCert.
    Is HSI aesthetic medicine training CPD accredited and recognised for revalidation?
    Yes. Every HSI postgraduate aesthetic medicine course is independently CPD-accredited via The CPD Group (provider #1001970) and counts toward GMC, GDC and NMC revalidation. Graduates of practical injectables courses are also eligible for cosmetic medical malpractice cover with Hamilton Fraser Insurance from the day of completion.
    What is the difference between Foundation, Certificate (CAM) and Fellowship (FAM)?
    Foundation Botox & Dermal Fillers is a single-day combined injectables foundation (£1,190 + VAT). The Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine (CAM, £3,200 + VAT) is a structured postgraduate certificate spanning roughly six modules across Botox, fillers, complications and clinical practice. The Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine (FAM) is an application-only twelve-month mentored programme on Harley Street.
    Do dentists and nurses follow a different syllabus from doctors?
    The clinical fundamentals — facial anatomy, product science, technique and complication management — are identical for all delegates. Pathway emphasis differs: dentist (GDC) cohorts spend more time on perioral and masseter work; nurse (NMC) cohorts cover BAMAN-aligned consultation and prescribing pathways; doctor (GMC) cohorts can progress more rapidly into the Fellowship and advanced indications.
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