Seneca Polytechnic offers Bachelor of Science – Cosmetic Science (Hybrid), a bachelor's degree in Chemistry programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,846 per semester (CAD 3,241 per semester for local students).
Three-year bachelor's degree at the Seneca@York campus and Canada's first cosmetic science degree, combining core biology and chemistry with specialized coursework in cosmetic formulation, colour theory and the anatomy of hair, skin and nails. The curriculum emphasizes sustainability, regulatory compliance and inclusive formulation, and a mandatory work term of at least 420 hours is required. Graduates work as cosmetic formulation chemists, quality assurance associates and product development specialists. The program is PGWP-eligible.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature-applicant status, with six courses from the University (U), University/College (M), or College (C) streams averaging at least 65% overall, including Grade 12 English (C or U), Grade 12 mathematics (C or U) or Grade 11 (M or U), Grade 12 biology (C or U) or Grade 11 (C or U), and Grade 12 chemistry (C or U) or Grade 11 (C or U), each at a minimum of 65%; Seneca offers free upgrading for applicants short of English or math. Graduates of Biotechnology – Advanced, Chemical Engineering Technology, Chemical Laboratory Technician, or Chemical Laboratory Technology – Pharmaceutical diplomas with a GPA of 65% or higher qualify for advanced entry. English proficiency for international applicants follows Seneca's institution-wide standard for degree programs (senecapolytechnic.ca English requirements page): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT with no skill score below 21, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115-120, or CAEL 70 with writing at least 60; domestic applicants meeting the Grade 12 English prerequisite are not asked for a formal test.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through OntarioColleges.ca. For the September 2027 intake, OCAS opens for applications on 1 October 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, first offers go out from 1 November 2026, and the earliest confirmation deadline is 1 May 2027 with a CAD 200 deposit due the second Wednesday of June 2027. The January 2027 and May 2027 intakes opened on 1 October 2025 and carry no equal-consideration date, with earliest confirmation deadlines of 1 November 2025 and 1 March 2027. International applicants apply directly to Seneca, are assessed on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date, and are admitted up to the first day of classes or until a program fills, whichever comes first. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
