24 monthsProgramme duration
27,048 AUDTuition Fee/year
16 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
3Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MMed
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
This online program will provide you with the specialised skills required to diagnose and manage skin cancer through a flexible structure that can fit around your existing schedule.
Through this 2 year part-time program, you'll gain the specialised knowledge and skills required to diagnose and manage skin malignancy. You'll also consolidate your skills in the fields of clinical and dermatoscopic diagnosis and managing skin malignancies.
You can choose either clinical, research or public health pathways. As a graduate, you'll possess a high level of knowledge and diagnostic skills that will empower you to manage a large proportion of skin cancer cases. You can also use this knowledge in skin cancer research or skin cancer related policy and health promotion.
You will:
- understand the embryology, microanatomy, physiology, oncology and epidemiology of skin
- be able to undertake a consultation (history and examination) for a skin check
- demonstrate an ability to assess skin lesions through dermatoscopy and dermal imaging – and be competent in differential diagnosis
- confidently advise and manage most patients with skin cancer, using appropriate medical and therapeutic modalities in partnership with the patient
- possess a sound understanding of how to minimise indemnity risk in your practice
- know when to refer a patient for further opinion or more advanced treatment
- undertake research training, critically analyse current research in the field and apply this in professional practice.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MMed
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
This online program will provide you with the specialised skills required to diagnose and manage skin cancer through a flexible structure that can fit around your existing schedule.
Through this 2 year part-time program, you'll gain the specialised knowledge and skills required to diagnose and manage skin malignancy. You'll also consolidate your skills in the fields of clinical and dermatoscopic diagnosis and managing skin malignancies.
You can choose either clinical, research or public health pathways. As a graduate, you'll possess a high level of knowledge and diagnostic skills that will empower you to manage a large proportion of skin cancer cases. You can also use this knowledge in skin cancer research or skin cancer related policy and health promotion.
You will:
- understand the embryology, microanatomy, physiology, oncology and epidemiology of skin
- be able to undertake a consultation (history and examination) for a skin check
- demonstrate an ability to assess skin lesions through dermatoscopy and dermal imaging – and be competent in differential diagnosis
- confidently advise and manage most patients with skin cancer, using appropriate medical and therapeutic modalities in partnership with the patient
- possess a sound understanding of how to minimise indemnity risk in your practice
- know when to refer a patient for further opinion or more advanced treatment
- undertake research training, critically analyse current research in the field and apply this in professional practice.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in medicine, plus 2 years full-time equivalent post qualification clinical practice, and
- you must have access to and have obtained any necessary permission for the use of appropriate and sufficient clinical cases in order to complete the program.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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