- Postgraduate certificate
- 12 months
Graduate Certificate - Cosmetic Science (CSP)
Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus · Toronto, Canada
Tuition
CA$20,168
Application fee: CA$90
Submit by May 1, 2027 · 191 days left · starts May 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 12 months
- Starts
- May 1, 2027
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall
- Post-study work
- Not available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Application fee
- CA$90
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Overview
The Cosmetic Science program is Ontario's only one-year laboratory-based graduate certificate. It combines science, art, and business to develop cosmetic and personal care products. Student will focus on formulation, using chemistry to understand the process from raw materials to finished products, and gain hands-on experience with industry equipment while learning about evolving regulations. Key topics include product development, sales and marketing, global challenges, and quality systems. Additionally, They can participate in an optional work term after completing your first semester. Throughout this program student will develop the following skills: • Apply the cosmetic development process to manufacture and market a product
• Formulate various cosmetic products to include sensory modifications
• Analyze products to ensure they meet regulatory requirements for sale
• Create product evaluation strategies for safety and product life
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset to succeed in the cosmetics industry
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 60 overall or above
- IELTS: 6.5 overall or above
- TOEFL: 88 overall or above
- Duolingo: 120 overall or above
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- CA$20,168
- Application fee
- CA$90
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Published as Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
May 1, 2027
Starts May 1, 2027 · apply by May 1, 2027
Applications opened July 23, 2026
September 1, 2027
Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027
Applications opened August 22, 2026
not confirmed by the school
May 1, 2028
Starts May 1, 2028 · apply by May 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
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