Diploma in Esthetics and Spa Therapies is a diploma in Health Sciences programme offered by Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Esthetics and Spa Therapies at Nova Scotia Community College is a two-year diploma covering all aspects of the esthetics profession in a therapeutic environment, delivered at the Burridge Campus. Training covers artificial nails, body care, diabetic and advanced foot care, hair removal, lash lifts, nail care and skin care using current ingredients, equipment and technologies. Students complete 1,500 hours of combined theory and practical instruction, beginning practical training on classmates before progressing to spa clientele. A mandatory field experience placement of about five weeks, roughly 100 hours, gives students exposure outside the classroom. First Aid/CPR certification and up-to-date immunizations are required for graduation, along with a portfolio of completed work. Graduates must pass a licensing exam through the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia to work as a licensed esthetician, and the program prepares students for careers in spas, salons and wellness settings.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme; no additional Grade 12 subject prerequisites are published. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country; NSCC's institution-wide English proficiency standard applies where required, met with IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall (pre-January 2026), Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, CanTest 4.5 average, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption. First Aid/CPR certification and up-to-date immunizations, which may take up to 10 months to complete, are required for graduation, and a licensing exam through the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia is required to work as an esthetician.
