VTCT/ATHE Accredited
Blended Learning
Maximum 6 per practical session
Level 7 Medical Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectables
The highest available qualification in aesthetic injectable medicine, accredited by VTCT/ATHE.
Duration
6 to 12 months
Level
Postgraduate
Location
Blended
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Level 7 Medical Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectables
Course Summary
Patients are increasingly requesting medical practitioners who hold a Level 7 qualification.
The rise of AI is driving a more informed patient base - one that researches credentials, understands clinical hierarchy and actively seeks out the most qualified practitioners available. Coupled with a shifting licensing framework for aesthetic medicine in the UK, the question is no longer whether a Level 7 is worth pursuing, it is whether you can afford not to.
Practitioners who hold a Level 7 qualification are best placed not because it is a box to tick, but because the rigour of achieving it genuinely changes how you practise, how you think clinically, and how patients and insurers regard you.
This programme covers six academic units, from regulatory foundations through to advanced pharmacology, anatomy, and the science of both botulinum toxin and dermal filler. Whether you are new to aesthetics and want to build your career on the strongest possible foundation, or an experienced practitioner ready to formalise and elevate your existing skills, this programme is designed to meet you where you are and take you further.
At Skin Within Academy, we have gone above and beyond what a typical Level 7 programme offers. Maximum cohorts of six delegates per practical session, formally qualified trainer-clinicians, and an exceptional balance of high-quality theory and hands-on patient opportunity mean you are known, tracked and genuinely developed throughout the full programme. The feedback we receive is overwhelming - and we believe this is the best Level 7 available to medical practitioners on the market today.
Programme Units
The Level 7 programme is built around six academic units. At Skin Within Academy, we work hard to interpret these units in a way that we believe is most effective and beneficial to your progression as an exceptional, well-rounded medical aesthetics practitioner. Our approach makes the programme more interactive, more enjoyable and more memorable than other providers because we believe the way you learn is just as important as what you learn.
UMA1
Principles of Aesthetic Procedures — History, regulation, ethics, governance, and professional standards. 25 guided learning hours. Assessed by Short Answer Response assignment and external theory examination.
UMA2
Principles and Practice of Aesthetic Patient Assessment — Advanced consultation frameworks, ethical practice, documentation, and informed consent. 20 guided learning hours. Assessed by theory examination and OSCE/DOPS.
UMA3
Anatomy and Physiology for Aesthetic Procedures — Comprehensive facial, neck, and hand anatomy covering skin, vascular, neural, and muscular structures, fat compartments, and facial ageing. 20 guided learning hours. Assessed by theory examination and OSCE/DOPS.
UMA4
Principles and Practice of Botulinum Toxin — Full pharmacology, dilution, storage, foundation and advanced techniques, complications, and consent. Minimum 35 guided learning hours. Assessed by clinical case studies, theory examination, and OSCE/DOPS.
UMA5
Principles and Practice of Dermal Filler — Advanced filler science, rheology, regulatory frameworks, and full clinical application. Minimum 35 guided learning hours. Assessed by clinical case studies, theory examination, and OSCE/DOPS.
UMA6
Literature Review Skills — Academic research methodology, evidence hierarchies, and clinical literature review. 8 guided learning hours. Assessed by externally quality-assured literature review assignment.
Entry Requirements
Essential criteria for programme enrolment
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No prior Aesthetics experience needed open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike
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Current registration with NMC, GMC, GDC, GPhC, HCPC or equivalent international regulatory body
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Active medical practice
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Full fluency in written and spoken English
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Commitment to the full programme duration
Aims & Objectives
What this course is designed to achieve
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Understand the regulatory, ethical, and governance frameworks that govern injectable practice in the UK
02
Apply comprehensive patient assessment skills including advanced consultation, documentation, and informed consent
03
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of facial, neck, and hand anatomy and physiology as it applies to aesthetic practice
04
Deliver botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments across foundation and advanced areas with safety, precision, and sound clinical reasoning
05
Apply advanced filler techniques with rheological understanding across a full range of facial areas
06
Critically appraise clinical literature and apply evidence-based reasoning to aesthetic practice
07
Meet the academic and clinical standards required for external assessment across all six units
08
Progress confidently into independent advanced practice with the highest available qualification behind you
What Our Delegates Say
In their own words
Why Train With Us
Training built around you, not around numbers
At Skin Within Academy, every programme is your programme. Whether you are entering aesthetics for the first time or advancing an already established career, you will train with your dedicated specialist team clinicians and educators who are invested in your outcomes, not just your attendance.
Your dedicated coach
Guidance that is tailored to you, your pace, your goals, and your clinical strengths.
Elite access
Increased access to specialist teachers with plenty of opportunity for personal attention.
Quality over quantity
We take pride in the standard of every practitioner we develop. We genuinely care about their progress and upholding clinical excellence.
Small cohorts
Fewer delegates mean deeper learning, stronger connections, and more hands-on time.
Your Next Steps
Where this leads…
Ready to go hands-on?
Speak to us about which Level 7 pathway suits your current experience level. For experienced practitioners looking to achieve this qualification on an accelerated timeline, we also offer the Level 7 Diploma Fast Track - structured for those with a minimum of two years of independent injectable practice and a verifiable clinical case history. We are very happy to help you understand which route is right for you and support your application.
Beyond the Level 7, consider any gaps in your treatment portfolio that could elevate your offering and increase your revenue. Our Cosmetic Dermatology courses are a natural fit alongside this programme - from Microneedling, Mesotherapy & Exosomes and Polynucleotides, to Profhilo, Structura and Sculptra.
Meet Your Trainers
Active clinicians with formal teaching qualifications
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Anna began her career in nursing, bringing with her a deep-rooted commitment to patient care that has shaped everything she has built since. Education is also at the heart of who Anna is. She is a qualified teacher from a family of both teachers and medical professionals, and that history is felt throughout every course, every clinic, and every practitioner she trains. With extensive experience spanning healthcare, business, aesthetics, and professional education, Anna has led multiple clinics and training companies with a philosophy that places patient safety and clinical integrity above all else. Her approach is holistic, her results natural, and her passion for empowering the next generation of aesthetic practitioners is what drives Skin Within Academy forward.
Anna Rees-Eggert
Founder and CEO
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A specialist in Aesthetic Medicine with over a decade of active clinical practice spanning dentistry, oral surgery, and head and neck treatments. Holding a Master’s in Aesthetic Medicine with honours from Queen Mary University, she combines exceptional academic grounding with real-world expertise that only comes from remaining in weekly clinical practice. Dr Verma teaches at professorial level and provides private mentoring to practitioners across the industry. Her passion for advanced injectable techniques is matched only by her commitment to shaping safe, confident and highly skilled aesthetic practitioners.
Dr Natasha Verma
Clinical Training Director
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Rachel holds a BSc in Clinical Nursing and an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice awarded with Merit, bringing over 18 years of nursing experience including advanced NHS practice. She runs her own aesthetic clinic alongside her role at Skin Within Academy, meaning everything she teaches is grounded in current, real-world clinical practice. Her depth of clinical knowledge and dedication to developing confident, competent practitioners is evident from the moment training begins. Every delegate leaves her sessions feeling genuinely capable and empowered to deliver safe, high-quality aesthetic treatment.
Rachel Halliwell
Aestheics Trainer, Mentor & Prescriber
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered
Learning Outcomes
A Level 7 VTCT/ATHE accredited qualification, the highest available in aesthetic injectable medicine
A comprehensive theoretical and practical grounding across all six programme units
Clinical case study evidence demonstrating supervised patient volume in botulinum toxin and dermal filler
The professional credibility, insurability, and future-proofing that a Level 7 qualification provides in the UK market
The academic skills to engage with and critically evaluate the clinical evidence base
Why Skin Within Academy
2-to-1 patient ratio, so you get maximum hands on time with your patients
Maximum 6 practitioners per practical training day (delegates → practitioners, per style rule)
Our lead educators are qualified teachers, holding formal teaching qualifications at Level 5 or above.
Every trainer is an active, practising clinician
Save Face accredited clinic
Training aligned with NMC, GMC, GDC, GPhC and HCPC standards, with our clinic also accredited by JCCP
One fixed, fully equipped clinic, you always know where you're going
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