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Diploma in Cosmetic Techniques and Management

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Cosmetic Techniques and Management is a diploma in Applied Professions & Services programme taught at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Applied Professions & Services

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Coursework takes a holistic approach across the disciplines that success in the beauty industry requires. Practical makeup-artistry courses cover basic and advanced application technique, including looks for different media and occasions, special-effects, period and creative work, plus lash and brow enhancement, practiced in lab settings that range from bridal makeup to theatrical productions. Core cosmetology courses in colour theory, skincare analysis and product knowledge round out the training, so graduates can recommend products with confidence and respond knowledgeably to what a client needs.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or Mature Student Status for applicants aged 19 or over without one, plus Grade 12 English at the C or U level. No further subject prerequisite, minimum GPA, portfolio or interview is stated on the program's own admission page. International and non-native-English-speaking applicants must meet Durham College's general English Language Proficiency Policy: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 22, PTE Academic 53 with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo English Test 110. Applicants missing the English prerequisite can pursue Durham's Academic Upgrading or a pre-admission English assessment before applying through ontariocolleges.ca.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for September 2026 entry the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2026 and offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2026; January 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 October 2026 (confirm by 1 November 2026); May 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 February 2027 (confirm by 1 March 2027) - applications after these dates are still assessed while seats remain, including for programs Durham lists as highly competitive (Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Dental Hygiene and similar), which share the same cycle rather than a distinct deadline. International applicants apply directly to Durham, not through ontariocolleges.ca, and are assessed on a rolling basis against each program's published intake availability; Durham publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,000

Programs: 156

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Cosmetic Techniques and Management award?

Durham College awards a Diploma in the field of Applied Professions & Services on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Cosmetic Techniques and Management take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Cosmetic Techniques and Management cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Cosmetic Techniques and Management be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Diploma in Cosmetic Techniques and Management taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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