
Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences
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.
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Online
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Online
- VIC
- Course code
- Program SIA-201086
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Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And - Have two years of documented relevant experience. Or - Have eight years of documented relevant experience and demonstrated evidence of written and analytical skills appropriate for postgraduate study. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: those that produce general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists, nurses, pharmacists, research scientists and clinical trials professionals, industry and pharmaceutical professionals, allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists. Relevant work experience includes: - Any person working in cancer care/research or education currently - Medical practitioners such as general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists - Nurses - Allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists - Pharmacists - Research scientists - Clinical trials professionals - Industry and pharmaceutical professionals. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And - Have two years of documented relevant experience. Or - Have eight years of documented relevant experience and demonstrated evidence of written and analytical skills appropriate for postgraduate study. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: those that produce general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists, nurses, pharmacists, research scientists and clinical trials professionals, industry and pharmaceutical professionals, allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists. Relevant work experience includes: - Any person working in cancer care/research or education currently - Medical practitioners such as general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists - Nurses - Allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists - Pharmacists - Research scientists - Clinical trials professionals - Industry and pharmaceutical professionals. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $16,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciencesstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

