Online Education

You can balance your work, family and study commitments when studying online with AACDS.

The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) has recognised the need to provide learners with flexible course delivery options so you can study at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. This allows you to maintain your current employment position with minimal to no disruption.

The AACDS online education program offers you a superior learning environment encompassing both audio and visual lectures, which can be revisited an unlimited number of times during the semester. This is further complimented with a hard-copy manual so you can still study while not online.

Course duration and commitment

All AACDS courses are offered online, so the course duration depends on which course you are undertaking and how many units you have nominated to complete within a semester (16-week period). For example, students who wish to complete their studies full-time, will complete 4 units per semester. Whereas students who wish to study part-time, will complete 2 units per semester. Alternatively, students may only wish to study one unit per semester.

Each unit of study will require the following commitment:

  • 16 weeks of study
  • Approximately 3 hours online per week
  • Approximately 3 hours of self-guided study per week
  • 2 to 3 assessments

How do I complete the practical component?

The completion of unit 2.2 Dermal Science Practical Workshops or unit 3.1 Introduction to Injectables is delivered in Perth, WA or Sydney, NSW over a 10 to 14-day period. These workshops run regularly throughout the year, though you will need to contact AACDS to schedule an appropriate time suited to you.

How are assessments conducted?

Each unit offered through AACDS is assessed using two to three different assessment methods. Most assessments are open-book (or similar to an assignment), though each unit will have one multiple choice or written exam which will be a time-restricted online assessment.

Do I receive ongoing support?

Yes. In addition to online lectures, you will receive a course manual for each unit. This will provide you with valuable learning tools and further reading material. The AACDS team is available to answer any questions in relation to the course curriculum. It’s just a matter of calling or emailing your corresponding lecturer and your query will be answered within 48 hours.

Do correspondence students gain the same knowledge as in-class students?

You will receive all the benefits of the same learning materials and reading supplements as in-class students. To improve the online learning environment, AACDS have designed an audio program to accompany the lectures. This ensures a better learning outcome through both audio and visual cues.

Never studied online before?

No problems. AACDS has developed a user-friendly online program via the AACDS website. Simply click on the lecture title and it will play automatically. You can then adjust the volume, pause, rewind or play again as many times as you need – now you can’t do that in the classroom!