Dawson Creek,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Cosmetology in Dawson Creek Canada | Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College
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Dawson Creek Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,139
(c. USD8,729.01)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Cosmetologists offer specialized personal care services focused on hair, skin, and nail treatments. The field encompasses various roles such as hairstylists, barbers, and skincare specialists. This diploma curriculum covers both Esthetics (skin and nail care) and Hairstylist training. Each program segment lasts about 32 weeks, culminating with a professional portfolio course to finalize the 2-year Cosmetology diploma.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue diverse beauty industry roles, from hairstyling and nail artistry to salon management, bridal styling, makeup artistry, skincare specialization, cosmetic sales, education, or beauty journalism. Like any profession, additional pathways may emerge both within and beyond the beauty sector.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts or equivalent indicating successful completion of Grade 10 level that includes:
• Grade 10 English, OR Career and College Preparation ENGL 030 (Advanced/Grade 10) with C+ or higher;
• Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace Math), OR Career and College Preparation MATH 030 (Intermediate Developmental Math), MATH 031(Intermediate Trades Math) or MATH 035 (Intermediate Algebraic Math) with C+ or higher.
• Grade 10 Science, or Science 030, with C+ or higher
OR
ESTR 037 (Intermediate-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher
OR
Complete the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):
• Reading Comprehension: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Number Operations: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Problem Solving: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Science: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
Dual Credit
• Grade 10 level completion that includes Grade 10 English, Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace Math), Grade 10 Science all with C+ or higher.
International an IELTS 5.5 no score less than 5. “Other English language tests may be accepted by decision of the Dean, in consultation with the International Education Department and the Office of the Registrar”.
OR
Completion of NLC's Certificate in Hairstylist Foundation program
OR
Completion of NLC's Certificate in Esthetics program.
Tuition
CAD
12,139