Campus
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

About the Program

Seneca’s Esthetics and Medical Spa Therapies program, a leader in the field since 1990, will give you hands-on experience in the on-campus spa. You can look forward to specializing your focus on advanced services and therapies.

In addition to basic skills, you’ll also receive advanced theory and practical training to confidently perform treatments in the field of medical esthetics. Hands-on sessions will reinforce lessons, ensuring you’re ready to start your career upon graduation.

Academic Schedule Starting September
Year September January May
Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Break
Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Break           
Year 3 Semester 5 Semester 6  
Academic Schedule Starting January
Year September January May
Year 1   Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Break
Year 3 Semester 5 Semester 6  

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Waxing and Tinting
  • Basic and Advanced Facials
  • Basic and Advanced Body Treatments
  • Skincare Analysis
  • Spa Business Operations
  • Medical Esthetic Treatments
  • Holistic Therapies

 

Work Experience

Internships

You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experiences providing services to clients at the on-campus Evolutions Spa.

Field Work

The on-campus Evolutions Spa provides students with the time and opportunity to perfect their services and practice working with customers in a real-life spa.

Evolutions Spa

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:

  • Day Spas
  • Hotel/Resort Spas
  • Destination Spas
  • Medical Spas
  • Cruise Ships
  • Nail and Hair Salons
  • Wellness/Fitness Centers
  • National retailers and vendors of beauty products
  • Dermatologist Office
  • Cosmetic Surgeons Office

Affiliations/Associations

  • CIDESCO
  • Leading Spas of Canada
  • iSPA International Spa Association
  • Cosmetics Alliance Canada
  • International Pedicure Association (IPA)

Student Works and Experiences

Gallery

What Our Graduates Say

“I believe adding a 3rd year, and preparing students to take the internationally recognized CIDESCO exam, will be a benefit to your graduates, and to employers. Providing this additional training will only continue to support Seneca's reputation as a leader in this field of education. Seneca has been a long-time educational leader in the field of Esthetics.”

Diane Sparrow
President, Leading Spas of Canada
Graduate, Esthetics and Medical Spa Therapies (formerly known as Esthetics and Spa Therapies)