Clinical Dermatology (MSc/PgDip)
8 months (PgDip), 12 months (MSc) (Full-time) / n/a (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)
Course Aims:
The Clinical Dermatology course is a structured programme designed for doctors who wish to specialise in dermatology. The course gives firm grounding in the fundamentals of clinical and scientific dermatology. The course is suitable for overseas medical graduates in particular but is also appropriate as an additional course to contribute to any dermatology specialist training programme.
Course Description:
This is a full-time course covering a complete year commencing at the end of September. There are frequent lectures both from members of the dermatology department in Cardiff and from specialist speakers from other major British dermatology centres. There is regular clinical tuition and there are visits to other specialist dermatology departments in the United Kingdom.
Students pursuing the Diploma course will exit the course in May, following the successful completion of the final exams.
Students pursuing the MSc course will be eligible for progression to Stage 2 of the course (dissertation component) following the successful completion of the Stage 1 examinations in June. Stage 2 commences in June and consists of taught and dissertation elements, with the submission of the 20,000 word dissertation in September.
The majority of students are self-funded, though some obtain awards from the British Council, respective Governments, Commonwealth Universities Scholarships and employers.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants for the Diploma must be qualified in medicine. Candidates for progression to the MSc must have passed the Diploma in Clinical Dermatology (Stage 1) component.
English Language Requirements: A score of 7.0 IELTS or equivalent in all subtests.
Candidates should have at least two years general medical experience
Tuition Fees
UK & EU Full Time:
Diploma: £16,500
Diploma fee inclusive of non-refundable deposit of £2,000.
Diploma students wishing to progress to the MSc will be required to pay an additional fee of £7000 (inclusive of a non-refundable deposit of £500).
MSc: £23,500
MSc fee inclusive of non-refundable deposit of £2,000.
International Full Time:
Diploma: £16,500
Diploma fee inclusive of non-refundable deposit of £2,000.
Diploma students wishing to progress to the MSc will be required to pay an additional fee of £7000 (inclusive of a non-refundable deposit of £500).
MSc: £23,500
MSc fee inclusive of non-refundable deposit of £2,000.
Application Deadline
June 28th 2013
Next intake: September 2013
School Contact
Name: Dermatology Office
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2074 4155
Fax: +44 (0)29 2074 4312
Email: dermpostgrad@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
http://www.dermatology.org.uk/
