Overview

• Gain specialised knowledge in cancer sciences from internationally renowned experts
• Develop multidisciplinary expertise to meet the growing demand in the oncology workforce
• Designed as a fully online program for flexibility and accessibility

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 the growing need for skilled practitioners in the oncology workforce. This unique course is one of only two in the world that is cancer-specific, multidisciplinary, and wholly online.

Gain hands-on experience while learning from expert educators. This course will provide you with the unprecedented opportunity to learn from internationally renowned experts from the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, propelling your career in the field of cancer care and research.

You will gain high-quality and holistic knowledge that can be directly transferred into your workplace. The flexibility to study a breadth of contemporary topics and choose from a range of specialised subjects gives you the opportunity to tailor your learning according to your interests and career goals.

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences for?

Promoting a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, this program is open to scientists and clinicians from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Medical practitioners (general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and haematologists)
• Nurses
• Allied health professionals (occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists)
• Pharmacists
• Research scientists and clinical trials professionals
• Industry and pharmaceutical professionals

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia, as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and is not registered with CRICOS.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences?

This course is designed to provide you with specialised knowledge in cancer sciences from internationally renowned experts, equipping you with multidisciplinary expertise to meet the growing demand in the oncology workforce. As a fully online program, it offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to tailor your learning according to your interests and career goals.

Courses related to the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences

The Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences is part of a flexible suite of related courses, providing pathways for further study and career advancement in the field of cancer sciences.

You may also be interested in the following related courses:

Specialist Certificate in Cancer Sciences (six months part-time)

Master of Cancer Sciences (two years part-time)