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Master Esthetician
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Advance Your Career with
Master Esthetician Training
Take your esthetics training further with advanced techniques and treatments designed to prepare you for leadership roles in spas, medical offices, and beyond.
- Diploma
- Program length: 7 months
- Day courses: between 8:30am – 1:30pm
- Afternoon courses: between 1:00pm – 6:00pm
- Night courses: between 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Become an esthetician
Elevate Your Skills
The Master Esthetician diploma program is designed for students who want to take their esthetics career to the next level. This advanced program builds on foundational knowledge to prepare you for more complex treatments, leadership roles, and specialized career opportunities in medical spas, dermatology offices, salons, and wellness centers.
Admissions Requirements
To enroll in the Master Esthetician program, students must first complete the Professional Esthetician program or hold equivalent training/experience. Additional requirements include:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum age requirement (18+) or guardian consent if younger
- Valid photo ID
Master Techniques that Set You Apart
Graduates are prepared to sit for the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology exams to become licensed master estheticians.
Areas of study include:
- Advanced skin care, anatomy, and physiology
- Cosmetic ingredients and pharmacology
- Skin care analysis at the master level
- Advanced treatments including microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical exfoliation, peels, and lymphatic drainage
Program Duration and Content: Your Roadmap to a Career in Beauty
Advanced Skin Care and Professional Practice
Advanced Skin Care Treatments
Advanced Body Systems and Treatments
Advanced Procedures and Chemical Exfoliation
Exam Review and Advanced Esthetics
Advanced Skin Care and Professional Practice
Topics covered include:
- HIPAA, OSHA, and FDA regulations for esthetics
- Advanced skin analysis and consultation
- Professional ethics and client confidentiality
- Business and safety practices for the workplace
Advanced Skin Care Treatments
Topics covered include:
- Microdermabrasion and crystal microdermabrasion
- Dermaplaning and lymphatic drainage massage
- Fundamentals of chemical peels and wound healing
- Advanced equipment and safety protocols
Advanced Body Systems and Treatments
Topics covered include:
- Advanced skin conditions and cosmetic ingredients
- Light-based therapies (LED, IPL) and machine treatments
- Pharmacology and homecare planning
- Safety measures and waste disposal
Advanced Procedures and Chemical Exfoliation
Topics covered include:
- Enzyme and herbal exfoliations
- Vitamin- and beta-hydroxy peels
- Pretreatment and posttreatment procedures
- Safety practices and contraindications
Exam Review and Advanced Esthetics
Topics covered include:
- Review of esthetics licensing exam content
- Practical review of advanced facial and body treatments
- Testing strategies and exam simulations
- Career readiness and professionalism
Financial Aid: Your Ticket to Affordable Education
Money can be a big concern when it comes to getting an education, but we’re here to help. We offer financial assistance programs for those who qualify.
Before you take that next step of enrolling, we strongly recommend first scheduling a meeting with one of our Financial Aid Advisors. They will guide you through all the different financial aid options available. Plus, they’ll lend a hand in filling out your application.
Career Support: Navigating Your Path to Success
We want to see you succeed after graduation. Our Career Services Department is here to lend a hand to current students and graduates in need of job placement support. The department provides services like resume writing, polishing up your interviewing skills, and guiding you through your job search.
A New Start is Closer than You Think
Whether you’re ready for a change or just getting started, Centura’s Master Esthetician program offers a fresh path forward. With focused, hands-on training and no prior experience required, you can gain the confidence and skills to step into a career that keeps communities powered and connected.

Explore Centura Chesapeake Campus: Where Your Dreams Take Shape
The Master Esthetician program is offered at our campus in Chesapeake, Virginia. The campus consists of a 27,000-square-foot facility across two buildings with various amenities, including Wi-Fi, computer labs, lecture halls, and specialized labs for hands-on training. Centura College has a long history of career training since 1969, committed to providing students with educational tools and support.
Enroll with Ease: Here’s How to Begin Your Esthetician Journey
Starting your journey at Centura College is simple.
*Applicants must meet admission requirements. Acceptance into the program is not guaranteed.
Program Requirements
Students enrolling in our Master Esthetician program must:
- Be 18 or older or have an approved cosigner if under 18
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Have a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport


