Essential Massage Skills: Integrative Healthcare, Soft Tissue and Sports Therapy SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: January
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 18 weeks
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
- Gain practical skills in massage treatments and develop therapy skills.
- Ideal for school leavers, those returning to education or anyone considering a career change
- Opportunities for volunteering, field trips and external engagement
- Three National 4s OR
- A SCQF Level 4/5 course
Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.
Course content includes a variety of topics which will provide you with basic knowledge of:
- complementary therapies
- soft tissue therapy
- nutrition and wellbeing
- academic and study skills
- clinical skills, resilience, and self-awareness
These topics enable a smooth transition if you wish to progress into further study.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
This is a blended learning course with face-to-face practical classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
While we operate a commercial clinic, you are encouraged to find your own clients where possible to meet the specific requirements of the portfolio.
You will practice what you learn both in the on-campus clinics and at home on friends and family.
You will learn how to write essays and reports, and put this into practice for assessment, alongside practical assessments.
How long will my course last?
18 Weeks- UHI Moray
Start date
January
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
| Course fees 2024/25* | Scotland | Rest of UK | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Further Education - Full time | £1,008 | £1,008 | £6,960 |
| Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) | £88 | £88 | £352 |
| Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) | £528 | £528 | £2,112 |
* Fees for 2025/26 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Equipment
You will be required to purchase uniform for this course (approx. £40). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.
Uniform required includes:
- Plain black trousers
- Plain black shoes
Order forms will be sent out to you once you have confirmed and accepted your offer of a place on the course.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Upon successful completion of this course, you can progress onto further study including:
- HNC Soft Tissue Therapy
- BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare
"This course is ideal for people who are looking for a mix of theory and practical that is a gentle introduction to the worlds of sports therapy, complementary therapies and integrative healthcare. It helps you to develop the knowledge and skills to progress into higher education"
Scott Hamilton, Lecturer
"Good taster for the degree to see if this is what you would like to do as a career" Louise Rogers
"For school leavers it is a good way to come back into education without being in school in an easy and helpful way. School and college are similar but college is the clear choice" Willow Loughran
Apply for Essential Massage Skills: Integrative Healthcare, Soft Tissue and Sports Therapy SCQF Level 6
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.