Dermatology is a medical specialism dedicated to understanding, treating and preventing conditions relating to the skin, nails and hair in both children and adults. Dermatology has both medical and surgical aspects as well as covering cosmetic issues.
Postgraduate students of dermatology will become experts in everything relating to this part of the body, able to provide effective treatment for a wide range of issues from psoriasis to melanoma, skin infections or facial aesthetics.
Students can choose from over 10 postgraduate programmes including PhDs, MScs and GPDips at 10 universities across the UK.
Postgraduate courses in dermatology are usually designed for healthcare professional who want to specialise in this area. You will usually need a medical degree of some kind and some post-qualifying work experience.
Course content will vary so it’s best to do your own research to decide what suits you, but general topics usually include identifying, diagnosing and treating dermatological diseases as well as conducting diagnostic biopsies.
Graduate careers range from hospital specialists to researchers in both private and academic settings, as well as independent private dermatologists who work with clients looking for treatment.
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