Graduate Coursework

Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences

  • Course code: GC-CNCRSC
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Duration
6 months full time / 1 year part time
Location
Mode (Location)
Online
Calendar-month
Intake
January, April, July, October
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
AUD $16,496 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Career outcomes

Overview

  • Gain specialised competencies for advancing cancer care, prevention, research, and education
  • Graduate with expertise to contribute to a world-class cancer workforce
  • Meet the entry requirements for further study in the Master of Cancer Sciences

The Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences allows you to enhance specific skills and target precise areas for professional development within cancer care, prevention, research, and education. Whether you aspire to provide top-quality clinical care or high-impact cancer research, this program will enable you to connect the latest evidence-based knowledge to practical skills, positioning you to make a strong contribution to a world-class cancer workforce.

Through the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) alliance, an alliance of 10 leading research, clinical, and academic institutions, you will have unprecedented access to learn from pioneers driving the next generation of improvements in prevention, detection, and cancer treatment.

Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences careers

You will graduate with a range of varied career opportunities across numerous healthcare and research settings, including:

  • Cancer treatment centres and hospitals
  • Oncology clinics and practices
  • Cancer research institutes and laboratories
  • Clinical trials and pharmaceutical companies
  • Public health organisations and advocacy groups
  • Academic and educational institutions

Further study

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences, you will meet the entry requirements for the Master of Cancer Sciences, allowing you to further advance your expertise and career opportunities in specialised areas of cancer care, prevention, research, and education.