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Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences

  • Graduate Certificate

With the rising incidence of cancer across the globe, there is a projected shortage of skilled practitioners in the oncology workforce.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time, 12 months part-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Domestic Fees
$12,960 total

About this course

With the rising incidence of cancer across the globe, there is a projected shortage of skilled practitioners in the oncology workforce. The Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences has been designed in collaboration with the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) and the University of Melbourne to meet this growing need.

This unique course is one of only two in the world that is cancer-specific, multidisciplinary and wholly online.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will learn

Career pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences allows you to enhance specific skills and target precise areas for professional development within cancer care, prevention, research and education.

Whether you aspire to provide top-quality clinical care or high impact cancer research, our Cancer Sciences program will enable you to connect the latest evidence-based knowledge to practical skills, positioning you to make a strong contribution to a world-class cancer workforce.

How to apply

Apply online

It takes about 20 minutes to complete the form using the online application system.

You can save your work in progress and complete the application at a later date.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Melbourne.
89.5%
Overall satisfaction
81.6%
Skill scale
75%
Teaching scale
84.3%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary