The Diploma in Somatology at DUT is a three-year full-time programme at the Ritson Campus that prepares graduates for careers in skincare, body therapy, wellness, and holistic health. The curriculum covers aesthetic practices, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, entrepreneurship, somatic therapy for face and body, and communication — equipping graduates for positions in South Africa's rapidly growing spa, wellness, and beauty industry. The programme emphasises professional ethics, physical fitness, and client-centred care in a high-touch personal services environment.
English: Level 3
Life Sciences: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 3, OR Mathematical Literacy: Level 5
Two additional 20-credit subjects: Level 3
Plus medical report and entrance assessment
APS: 21
