Graduate Certificate – Advanced Medical Esthetics Practitioner (H912)

The Advanced Medical Esthetics Practitioner graduate certificate program at St. Clair College prepares post-secondary graduates for specialized roles in clinical esthetics and cosmetic medical environments:

• Advanced Clinical Procedures: Trains students in non-invasive procedures including laser/light energy treatments, RF and ultrasound technologies, chemical peels, hydro facials, microdermabrasion, micro-needling, and dermaplaning.

• Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Support: Teaches fundamentals for assisting physicians, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons during invasive cosmetic procedures and pre/post-treatment protocols.

• Special Populations & Oncology Esthetics: Builds expertise in customizing dermatological treatment plans and pre/post-care for sensitive groups, including oncology patients.

• Practical Labs & Medi-Spa Clinic: Delivers hands-on practice in an on-campus college clinic designed to mirror a commercial medi-spa, using energy-based devices and specialized cosmeceuticals.

• Business & Practice Management: Covers salon/spa operational software (Milano Software), cosmeceutical retailing, client consultations, and essential business principles to manage or establish a medical esthetics practice.

Academic Background: Undergraduate Diploma or Degree (e.g., Esthetics diploma, Nursing, or related health science credential).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.