Clinical Dermatology (MSc)
Provided by Cardiff University School of Medicine
About the course
Admissions criteria
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
With your online application you will need to provide:
- A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved an undergraduate degree in clinical medicine (MBBCh, BMBS, MBBS, or equivalent) awarded by a recognised institution.
- A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 7.0 with at least 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
- Evidence that you have completed a minimum of one year's full-time equivalent post-qualification general medical experience at the point you enter the programme. This can be evidenced by a reference or an internship certificate. References should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
Application Deadline
We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
Selection process
We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.
Find out more about English language requirements .
Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.
Criminal convictions
You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.
If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
- access to computers or devices that can store images
- use of internet and communication tools/devices
- curfews
- freedom of movement
- contact with people related to Cardiff University.
Course structure
The MSc is a full-time course, consisting of two stages.
Teaching stage:
This lasts for eight months, and consists of six 20-credit modules, totalling 120 credits, at Level 7. You will be required to attend daily teaching sessions (Monday-Friday, and some Saturdays).
A practical skills module runs throughout the duration of this stage. This is supported by significant patient interaction. You will be allocated to the Dermatology Day Treatment Unit for a 1 – 2 week period to gain valuable practical clinical experience.
You will be required to attend regular general outpatient dermatology clinics in Cardiff and the surrounding area. There are also day visits to other dermatology centres in Wales.
You may leave the course after successfully completing 60 credits with a Postgraduate Certificate, or after successfully completing 120 credits with a Postgraduate Diploma.
Dissertation stage:
This lasts for a further four months, to a total of one academic year, and will include a dissertation of 60 credits at Level 7, to achieve a combined total of 180 credits to complete the MSc programme.
The dissertation is based on a literature-review and normally not more than 20,000 words supported by such other material as may be considered appropriate to the subject. It is worth 60 credits and is weighted 50% for the purpose of calculating your final mark.
Topic areas could include (but are not limited to): clinical immunology, cosmetic dermatology, cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases, diagnostic techniques, disorders of skin and mucous membranes, environmental factors, evidence based medicine, immunology and biology, inflammatory dermatology, microbiology of the skin, photobiology, pigmented skin diseases, practical skills, research methods, skin cancer, skin histopathology, surgical intervention, tropical skin diseases.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum. Final modules will be published one month ahead of your programme starting.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Dermatology: Evidence-based Dermatology, Immunology and Biology of the Skin | MET651 | 20 credits |
| Disorders Presenting in the Skin and Mucous Membranes | MET652 | 20 credits |
| Environment and the Skin | MET653 | 20 credits |
| Practical Skills | MET654 | 20 credits |
| Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases | MET655 | 20 credits |
| Skin Cancer and Surgical Interventions in Dermatology | MET656 | 20 credits |
| Dissertation: Clinical Dermatology | MET650 | 60 credits |
The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.
Funding
Master's Scholarships
An award open to UK students intending to study one of our taught master’s degrees.
Postgraduate loans
If you are starting your master’s degree in September 2024 or later, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan to support your study at Cardiff University.
Alumni Discount
The alumni discount is available for Cardiff University graduates who are planning to start an eligible master's in 2024/25.
Enquire
| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |