GAFM-MA Exam Information and Outline
Master of Aromatherapist (MA)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 2, 2026
GAFM-MA Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
GAFM.
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice certification examination following the GAFM Accredited Certification Training Program (ACTP)
- Aromatherapy Foundations and History
- Origins and principles
- Essential Oil Chemistry
- Chemical families and properties
- Extraction Methods and Quality
- Distillation, expression and quality testing
- Blending and Formulation
- Carriers, dilution and blending
- Therapeutic Applications and Techniques
- Massage, inhalation and baths
- Safety, Contraindications and Dosage
- Sensitisation and special populations
- Client Consultation and Professional Practice
- Case history and ethics