Program Overview

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Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies (MST)

Program Overview

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.

Program Details

• Start Dates: January, September
• Campus: Newnham
• Delivery: Hybrid
• Duration: 6 Semesters (3 Years)
• Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• School: School of Fashion

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

The Esthetic Clinic: Evolutions Spa

Seneca’s on-campus esthetic clinic, Evolutions Spa, provides students the opportunity to practice their services while working under the guidance of qualified instructors. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience interacting with clients and providing a variety of spa services such as manicures, pedicures, facials, and more.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Start in	Location	Availability
Sept. 2025	Newnham	Waitlist
Jan. 2026	Newnham	Waitlist

Start in	Location	Availability
Sept. 2025	Newnham	Closed
Jan. 2026	Newnham	Open

Availability is subject to change, and a seat is not guaranteed.

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.

Career Opportunities

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

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has work experience to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Evolutions Spa

You will gain hands-on, practical experience at Evolutions Spa, our on-campus esthetic clinic, to prepare you for your career.

Student Works and Experiences

Student Works and Experiences Gallery

What Our Graduates Say

Nicole Gouthro

Graduate, Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies

“From my experience, the Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies program at Seneca provides the uppermost training for students. It prepares students by providing the extensive amount of knowledge and understanding that they need to feel confident in the field. I believe that the highly passionate and knowledgeable faculty members make the third year of the program even more special, as the training they provide in those semesters is particularly beneficial for students to expand and advance their skills, making them stand out in the industry.”

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Sophia Joy Igbokwe

Graduate, Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies

“Studying the MST program was so rewarding! The three-year program offered me opportunities to learn from and be mentored by brilliant and supportive professors, as well as provided me with the tools to build a strong foundation of knowledge on advanced medical esthetics. What I learned prepared me to successfully challenge the prestigious, world-recognized Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) designation exam.”

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Sydney Neels

Graduate, Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies

“My experience in the Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies (MST) program at Seneca was profoundly enriching. Upon graduating, I felt confident and equipped to transition into the workforce, knowing that I had the highest level of education that meets Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) standards.”

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Jay Nguyen

Graduate, Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies

“I’m so grateful for the Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies program at Seneca. Not only was everything I learned in the classroom up to date and relevant to industry standards, as a man in a female-dominated field, I felt all of my professors and classmates were friendly, caring, and supportive.”

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Isabella Palandra

Graduate, Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies

“Seneca gave me a fantastic opportunity to learn in-depth treatments at the perfect pace. The three-year Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies program really broadened my knowledge about the medical side of our beauty industry and showed me how important it is to gain as much hands-on experience as possible before graduation.”

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Elliott Xander Lee-Mook

Graduate, Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies

“Everything I learned throughout my tenure at Seneca Polytechnic, I carry with me to this day: from how I consult with my clients/patients to how to implement sanitization and disinfection protocols.”

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