Gain practical work experience, applying your skills in a real-world setting in the on-Campus NMIT beauty clinics. Specifically designed to support career development, this programme offers advanced facial therapy, body treatments and electrolysis. Add these skills to a knowledge of anatomy and physiology, cosmetic chemistry, and practical work experience, and you will be qualified for a range of beauty therapy roles. The Diploma in Beauty Therapy offers stimulating studies in advanced facial therapy, electrolysis and advanced body treatments. Graduates, Ella and Aimie-Lee, say the expertise and support of NMIT’s beauty therapy tutors played a key part in their success. Diploma graduates can also go on to further specialist studies and always stay up-to-date as new beauty therapy methods are developed.
Study options
Full Time
(40 Weeks)
Tuition fees
NZ$22,592.00 (US$ 13,476)
per year
$300 Student Services Fee. A Student Service Fee applies (2026; $2.50 per credit). The approximate cost for this kit is $1,000. This includes your uniforms, name badge, equipment and textbooks.
Start date
February 2027
Venue
Nelson Campus
322 Hardy Street,
Nelson,
Nelson City,
7010, South Island, New Zealand
Entry requirements
For international students
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) [Ref: 3444], OR
Equivalent qualification, OR
Equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.