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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
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Diploma in Beauty Therapy

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

40 weeks

Next start date

Expected Feb 2026

Campus

Nelson Campus

Summary

Gain practical work experience, applying your skills in a real-world setting in the on-Campus NMIT beauty clinics.

Entry criteria

Academic requirements
  • New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) [Ref: 3444], OR
  • Equivalent qualification, OR
  • Equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Alternative requirements

Applicants (including those over 20 years of age) who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager or delegate.

English language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives  English Proficiency Outcomes Table.(external link)

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.

  • IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age at the time the programme commences.

Applicants who meet academic entry criteria may be required to attend an interview with the Programme Coordinator and tutor to inform the applicant about the programmes and assess suitability of the programmes for the applicant.

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