Bac+2 BTS MECP.

Beauty, Cosmetics & Perfumery (MECP) — 2-year State higher diploma (BTS, RNCP level 5)

The BTS MECP is a Bac+2-level diploma preparing students for careers in the Hairdressing & Beauty sector. RNCP-registered title (RNCP37375), recognised by France Compétences and the French Ministry of National Education. Courses are delivered at Enerlab Academy in Asnières-sur-Seine, 15 minutes from central Paris.

LevelBac+2

Duration2 years

FormatWork-study · Initial

RNCP CodeRNCP37375

Volume1 800 h

RecognitionState diploma

Programme overview

Over two years, through work-study (apprenticeship or professionalization contract) or initial training, the programme combines lectures, hands-on workshops, and internships/assignments in companies. Work-study programmes are fully funded by the employer (OPCO), with a regulated minimum monthly salary.

Upon completion, graduates quickly enter the job market thanks to Enerlab Academy's network of more than 500 partner companies in the Île-de-France region, or go on to higher education.

Programme objectives

Goals of the programme:

Master energy and climate technologies
Develop energy efficiency skills
Learn to size energy installations
Acquire energy project management competencies
Master renewable energies and energy renovation

Admission & prerequisites

Required prerequisites and selection procedure:

General, technological, or vocational Baccalaureate
Recommended specialisations: Physics-Chemistry, Mathematics
Bac STI2D, Bac Pro TISEC, MELEC, MEI
Application file and motivation interview
Work-study option available with an apprenticeship contract

Detailed programme

Detailed teaching content:

Module	Year 1	Year 2	Coef.
Culture générale et expression	3h/semaine	2h/semaine	2
Langue vivante étrangère	2h/semaine	2h/semaine	2
Mathématiques	3h/semaine	3h/semaine	3
Physique - Chimie	4h/semaine	4h/semaine	4
Sciences et technologies des systèmes Thermodynamique et transferts thermiques Mécanique des fluides Électrotechnique et automatisme	6h/semaine	6h/semaine	6
Énergétique et procédés Production et distribution d'énergie Climatisation et froid industriel Énergies renouvelables	7h/semaine	7h/semaine	7
Économie et gestion	3h/semaine	3h/semaine	3
Projet technique	4h/semaine	4h/semaine	4

Skills acquired

Operational skills developed:

RNCP37375BC01: Develop beauty and wellness treatments and services in line with ecological transition requirements
RNCP37375BC02: Design or carry out all or part of a company, business unit, or service project
RNCP37375BC03: Option A: Manage a commercial entity in the beauty and wellness sector
RNCP37375BC04: Option B: Animate, train, and negotiate within the commercial strategies of beauty and wellness companies
RNCP37375BC05: Option C: Develop, manufacture, and evaluate cosmetic products

Career outcomes

Direct access to qualified positions on the market.

Renewable energy technician Air conditioning and refrigeration technician Energy efficiency project manager Climate engineering maintenance technician Energy renovation advisor Energy process technician

Salaries & sectors

Average gross annual salary

Junior (0-2 years)

24 000 – 28 000 € / year

Experienced (3-5 years)

28 000 – 33 000 € / year

Senior (5+ years)

38 000 – 48 000 € / year

Sources: APEC, France Travail, INSEE 2024 — gross annual salaries in Île-de-France.

Hiring sectors

Hair salons (chains & independent)

Beauty institutes & spas

Esthetic care centers

Makeup studios (wedding, fashion, film)

Luxury hospitality (hotel spas)

Cosmetics brands (L'Oréal, Yves Rocher, Sephora)

Cosmetics retail (advice)

Self-employed / Freelance

Sessions 2026-2027

Fall intake

September 2026 start

Applications until 30 Sept 2026 · late entry until 30 Nov 2026

Winter intake

18 January 2027 start

Enrolments until 31 Jan 2027 (or until seats fill) · late entry until 28 Feb 2027

Bac+2 BTS MECP.