20 years - Excellence in Cosmetic Dermal Science Education since 2004
LCA’s Virtual Careers Event March 2024

Virtual Careers Event April 2024

Learn more about job prospects before graduating.

Time: 6:00pm (AWST) / 9:00pm (AEST)
Date: Monday 9th April 2024

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AACDS Event

AACDS Information Evening in Melbourne

If you have been thinking about studying dermal therapies or cosmetic nursing and don't know where to begin, then this is an event for you to attend.

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Date: Tuesday 16th April 2024

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CPD Event in Melbourne

A gentle approach to Radiant Skin with BBL 'HERO' and Fractional 1927nm Diode

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Date: Monday 15th April 2024
Location: 657 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East, VIC 3123

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CPD EmpowerRF Women Wellness Workshop Sydney 2024

AACDS CPD EmpowerRF Women Wellness Workshop Sydney

Love your Intimate Health with EmpowerRF & ASCE+ Exosome

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024
Location: 10-12 Clarke Street #Suite 101 Crows Nest, NSW 2065 Australia

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Professional Certificate in Vaginal Health and Rejuvenation

Love Aesthetics?

Make it your career in 2024
Graduate in just 12 months

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Women Empowerment

AACDS is a proud investor in the
Women Empowered Fund
through The Hunger Project

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Digital Badges

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can help your career

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Flexible Online Study Options

We provide flexible online study options
so you can balance study, work and life.

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Welcome to AACDS

AACDS is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) established in 2004 to deliver nationally accredited qualifications in cosmetic nursing and dermal therapies. AACDS developed the first vocational qualifications in dermal therapies in 2004 and the first formal postgraduate qualification in cosmetic nursing in 2007.

AACDS continues to be at the forefront of innovation in the field of aesthetics education and has developed the first nationally accredited qualification in cosmetic medicine in partnership with Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia.

Semester & Key Dates
22nd April 2024 Application cut-off - 8th Apr
13th May 2024 Application cut-off – 29th Apr
17th June 2024 Application cut-off – 3rd Jun
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My Career
  • Dermal Therapist
  • Cosmetic Nurse
  • Cosmetic Chemist
My Study Mode
  • Online / Blended
Study online anywhere in Australia and attend our student clinics in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Gold Coast

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Upcoming Events

AACDS Information Evening 2024 in Melbourne

16 April 2024

16 April 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – You are invited to attend AACDS’ Information evening in Melbourne on Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. If you have been thinking about studying dermal therapies or cosmetic nursing and don’t know where to begin, then this is an event for you to attend. KEY POINTS TO BE DISCUSSED Overview of all AACDS […]

LCA’s Virtual Careers Event April 2024

9 April 2024

9 April 2024 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Join us for a virtual information session from the comfort of your own home presented by LCA’s Talent Acquisition Manager – Grace Earl exploring recruitment and franchising options as well as career possibilities with LCA. With over 200 clinics globally, Laser Clinics stands as the largest employer in the beauty and dermal industry. In Australia, […]

Latest News & Research

Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Women Empowered Fund 2024

8 March 2024
International Womens Day

Businesswomen in Developing Countries The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) is a passionate supporter of women in business especially women in developing countries who have a fraction of the support and resources we have here in Australia. Businesswomen in developing countries must also work against a tide of obstacles that we rarely encounter…

New Changes in Cosmetic Injectable Advertising Regulations

30 January 2024
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In a significant move affecting the cosmetic injections and aesthetic industry, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia announced adjustments to advertising rules surrounding Schedule 4 substances. This decision, communicated through a letter dated January 15, 2024 addresses the use of general terms such as ‘anti-wrinkle injections’ and ‘dermal fillers’ in advertising materials for cosmetic…

“Industry revenue is forecast to increase at an annualised 2.8%
over the five years through 2026-27, to reach $1.6 billion”

Source: IBIS World

What Our Students Say

INDUSTRY SEEKS AACDS GRADUATES

When you study at AACDS your connection to the cosmetic dermal science industry is immediate. Our College has strong ties and connections to some of the world’s leading dermal clinics, surgeries and other organisations. AACDS students will get access to amazing opportunities, life-changing work experiences and industry contacts that will remain throughout your career.

We run a free graduate recruitment website where potential employers might meet their future staff.