Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety

About the course

This undergraduate certificate builds essential knowledge for safely working with lasers and other light-based devices used in dermal therapy. You’ll study skin anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, pathology, infection control, laser physics, Australian regulations and safety practices, noting that operating a laser device is not covered. The course is designed for people in beauty therapy or health-related roles and can provide credit towards further study in dermal sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates can support safe, compliant use of laser and light-based technologies in beauty and clinical dermal settings by applying core safety, infection control and regulatory knowledge. The qualification can assist those already working (or seeking roles) in salons, cosmetic/dermal clinics and related healthcare environments where laser safety awareness is required. This is an undergraduate, health-sciences-focused pathway that can also support progression into further dermal sciences study.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)