Graduate Certificate in Medicine
Overview
With a Graduate Certificate in Medicine, you'll help improve the outcomes for patients with skin cancer, and open pathways to a Master of Medicine.
Through this 1 year part-time program, you'll gain the knowledge and skills required to diagnose and manage skin malignancy. You'll cover clinical knowledge relevant to common skin lesions, along with dermatoscopy and imaging techniques, basic therapeutics and more.
As a graduate of the program, you'll possess a high level of knowledge and diagnostic skills that will empower you to diagnose and manage a large proportion of skin cancer cases. You can also choose to 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.
Program highlights
- Gain in-demand expertise in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer.
- Benefit from a program that's fully delivered online, including readings, lectures, group discussions and case studies, with assessments and examinations also administered online.
- Join the leading provider of medical education and research in Queensland at UQ Medicine.
Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Skin Cancer Medicine
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Online study
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Clinical and Dermatoscopic Diagnosis in Skin Cancer Practice
- Public Health Research Methods
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Health Promotion in Public Health
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
Events
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10 June
Postgraduate Clinical Informatics and Digital Health info webinar
18 June
Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) information webinar
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in medicine, medical science or nursing, and
- 2 years full-time equivalent post qualification clinical practice. Applications based on clinical practice will be individually assessed.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in medicine, medical science or nursing, and
- 2 years full-time equivalent post qualification clinical practice. Applications based on clinical practice will be individually assessed.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
Fields of study
Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
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.
Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
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.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$6,620
2025
$6,620
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $25,280
2025
AUD $25,280
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Graduate Certificate in Medicine are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Medicine is 5560.
International students who want to study this program will not be eligible for a Student Visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia, you will need an Australian visa or residency status with sufficient study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Medicine is 5560.
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Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 16 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 16 of the year of commencement.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
If you're applying from Australia for Semester 2, 2025: You have until 25 July 2025 to submit your application and accept your offer for Semester 2. This excludes programs where late enrolments are not permitted and programs that are only available to commence in Semester 1.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 16 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 16 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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