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Diploma of Esthetics

San Mateo County Community College District - College of San Mateo

  • San Mateo, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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San Mateo County Community College District - College of San Mateo campus

About the program

A one-year certificate teaching skin science and beauty treatments with real-client practice in the campus spa.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Esthetics. Apply concepts related to coursework covers skin anatomy and physiology in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • Start your own business
  • Advance a career in health and wellness

Curriculum

  • Coursework covers skin anatomy and physiology
  • Diseases and pharmacology
  • Nutrition and beauty business. Practical skills include manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Facials
  • Body wraps
  • Waxing
  • Makeup artistry
  • Lash and brow tints and hot rock massage. Students practise on real clients and help run the student-run spa.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US high school education (high school transcript and diploma
  • or college transcript for applicants 18+) with English translations
  • valid passport
  • bank proof of at least 32
  • 500 USD
  • English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 56
  • IELTS 5.5
  • PTE 42 or Duolingo 85); no minimum GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US high school education (high school transcript and diploma, or college transcript for applicants 18+), English translations, passport, bank proof of funds of at least 32,500 USD

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 56 (3.5 on the new scale)
  • PTE Academic 42
  • Duolingo 85
  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,584 USD
Application fee$0 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSan Mateo
Faculty or schoolBusiness/Technology
DepartmentEsthetics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value20
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteCollege scholarships are available to eligible students; international eligibility and funding vary by individual award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.