Master of Medicine
Master of Medicine
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
REQUIREMENTS
An approved degree in medicine and have completed two years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical practice, approved by the Executive Dean.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT – Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
TOEFL PB – Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
Pearsons – Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
BEP – A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade A in all micro skills.
CES – Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
OET is not accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
