Level 6 Certificate in Skin & Hair Science – Register Interest

by Charles Institute of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University College Dublin.

When:
2026 Dates TBC

Location:
This course is ran Online by Charles Institute of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University College Dublin.

We encourage prospective participants to carefully consider their availability and capacity before enrolling. This is an intensive course designed to challenge and develop your skills. Please ensure you have the dedication necessary to meet the demands of the program. 

Requirements
This course is suitable for a range of students, including current and future employees in the grooming industry. This is an undergraduate Certificate course. You must have a level 5 certificate (Leaving Certificate) or equivalent and/or relevant work experience. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or experience in industry may also be considered for entry.

Course Overview:
This new and exciting course has been built with insights from practitioners in the grooming industry to help student develop a greater understanding of the skin and hair health, which should empower them in their current or future practice.

Students will learn about normal skin and hair follicle health, the factors that contribute to that health, as well as discussing the diversity of skin and hair across diverse populations.

As this course is originated and delivered by Prof. Des Tobin, director of the UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology, reference will be made during this course on the latest research on skin and hair follicle disease (especially alopecia), aging, and management. The course will also discuss the state of (nutri)cosmetic approaches though the lends of the evidence to inform best practice.

Course Content:

1.1 Skin Anatomy & Histology
1.2 Skin and Hair Interaction with Light
1.3 Skin Health & Physiological Variants
1.4 Skin Pigmentation
1.5 The Human Scalp
1.6 Hair Growth Cycle
2.1 Skin Immune System
2.2 Skin Microbiome
2.3 Skin Interaction with Light (Adv)
2.4 Skin Health & Physiological Variants (Adv)
2.5 Skin Pigmentation (Adv)
2.6 Skin Health & Nutrition
3.1 Skin Ageing
3.2 Skin Aging (Adv)
3.3 Skin in Personal Care
4.1 Hair Health & Physiological Variants
4.2 Hair Pigmentation
4.3 Hair Follicle Immune System
4.4 Hair Follicle Microbiome
4.5 Hair Follicle Aging
4.6 Hair Follicle Interaction with Light (Adv)
5.1 Hair Growth & Nutrition
5.2 Hair Health & Physiological Variants (Adv)
5.3 Hair Follicle Microbiome (Adv)
5.4 Hair Follicle in Personal Care

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this Certificate, learners will be able to:

• Understand broad concepts of skin and hair biological science.
• Understand the normal presentation of our skin and scalp hair.
• Understand common abnormalities affecting skin and scalp hair.
• Understand the regenerative/wound-healing capacity of skin and hair follicles.
• Know the pathways for referral to medical professionals for skin and scalp hair conditions.
• Know how the hair fiber is formed and its structure etc.
• Know how skin cells are formed and the impact of age, gender and geographic ancestry.
• Understand the impact of chemical exposure (including product interface with skin and hair).
• Understand the impact of diet, wellbeing and environmental factors on the skin and hair.
• Understand the psychosocial impact of skin and hair-associated issues.

Certificate on completion:
Level 6 Certificate in Skin & Hair Science.

If you need help in booking on to this course, contact us at info@imageskillnet.ie or 071-9640438. Course must be fully paid for in advance of the start date.

We encourage prospective participants to carefully consider their availability and capacity before enrolling. This is an intensive course designed to challenge and develop your skills. Please ensure you have the dedication necessary to meet the demands of the program.