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Specialist Certificate in Cancer Sciences (Online)

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This fully online Specialist Certificate in Cancer Sciences was developed in collaboration with the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) to address growing global demand for skilled oncology practitioners. It provides an integrated, cutting-edge foundation in contemporary cancer research and clinical care, designed to support multidisciplinary practice. The program is built for flexible study and global accessibility for clinicians, scientists and industry professionals.

What you might learn

Students develop specialised, multidisciplinary knowledge across cancer biology, research and clinical care to meet evolving workforce needs in oncology. The course aims to strengthen learners’ ability to engage with contemporary evidence and practices in cancer prevention, treatment and research, drawing on expertise from internationally recognised educators. It also fosters collaborative, cross-disciplinary understanding relevant to diverse professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply enhanced cancer sciences knowledge in a range of oncology-related roles across healthcare, research and industry settings. The course supports professional development for medical practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacists, research scientists and clinical trials professionals working with cancer patients or cancer research. It may also benefit professionals in pharmaceutical and health industry roles seeking stronger specialist capability in cancer sciences.

Entry requirements

English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$8,744 per year

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A$8,248 per year

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Information

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6 months

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January, April, July, October

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Online
Parkville

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SC-CNCRSC

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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