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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.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

General practitioner
Hospital specialist
Skin clinic specialist

Skin Cancer

Skin cancers are the most common cancer managed by general practitioners, with more than 800,000 patient encounters each year.

This program is designed to provide comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. On completion, doctors will be able to effectively diagnose and manage the large majority of patients with skin cancer and associated conditions and also know when to refer a patient for more advanced treatment or further opinion.

There is a shortage of health practitioners with expert knowledge of skin cancer. With skin cancer being one of the most common forms of cancer, and with incidence increasing, the need for skilled diagnosis and treatment is growing.

For those interested in pursuing fellowship, this program helps prepare the theoretical aspects of skin cancer practice.