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College Diploma - Health and Wellness Professional, Cosmetology

Vancouver Community College - Downtown ยท Downtown
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada โ˜… 4.9 #6327 world
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
12.0401
Duration
2 year college diploma including a practicum
Open intakes
Off-shoreNov 2026, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027, Oct 2027
Field
Law Enforcement and Homeland Security
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days
Next deadline
2026-10-01

Program overview

A two year diploma combining cosmetology with wellness practice, covering hair and skin services, spa therapies, nutrition basics, business operations and a supervised practicum.

This diploma lists fifteen entry windows, the most frequent intake pattern at this campus, and accepts Grade 10 at the lower English band.

College Diploma - Health and Wellness Professional, Cosmetology is taught at Vancouver Community College, a public college and a Designated Learning Institution with the number O19279717512. Because College Diploma - Health and Wellness Professional, Cosmetology is a college credential rather than a degree, a post-graduation work permit after College Diploma - Health and Wellness Professional, Cosmetology depends on the federal field of study requirement introduced in November 2024, which is checked against your programme when you apply for the permit rather than when you enrol. Confirm the position for College Diploma - Health and Wellness Professional, Cosmetology and your exact intake in writing before you pay a deposit. A British Columbia provincial attestation letter is also required alongside the College Diploma - Health and Wellness Professional, Cosmetology study permit application.

Entry to College Diploma - Health and Wellness Professional, Cosmetology is Grade 10 or equivalent at 50 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0, and tuition for the health and wellness cosmetology diploma is recorded at CAD 24,419. A CAD 145 application fee applies, and no scholarship is recorded against the health and wellness cosmetology diploma. the health and wellness cosmetology diploma lists fifteen entry windows a cycle, the most frequent intake pattern at this campus. Apply Study Visa manages the the health and wellness cosmetology diploma application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance, the provincial attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$24,419โ‚น14,89,559
Living cost (est.)C$22,865
Application feeC$145
Total / yearC$47,284โ‚น28,84,324/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 10 or equivalent. This is the lowest education requirement at this campus.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with no band below 5.0; TOEFL iBT 50; PTE Academic 43; or the Duolingo English Test at 95.
  • Application and deposit: A fee of CAD 145 applies when you submit this application. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Work permit: the health and wellness cosmetology diploma is a college credential, not a degree, so the federal field of study requirement applies. Eligibility is assessed when you apply for the work permit, against a list that is revised. Confirm the position for your programme and intake in writing.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the provincial attestation letter, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
5.5 overall
R 5L 5W 5S 5
PTE
43 overall
R 10L 10W 10S 10
TOEFL
50 iBT
R 1L 1W 1S 1
Duolingo
95 overall
R 80L 80W 80S 80

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Cosmetologist: salons and spas
  • Wellness Consultant: health and beauty settings
  • Spa Manager: after experience
  • Salon Coordinator: operational roles
  • Product Educator: cosmetics industry
  • Business Owner: self employment route

Reality check: regulated beauty services in British Columbia carry certification requirements, so confirm which of the treatments you intend to offer need provincial approval.

About Vancouver Community College - Downtown

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.9
World rank
#6327
Established
1965
Reference No.
O19279717512

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