Specialist Certificate in Cancer Sciences (SC-CNCRSC) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, applicants must:

• Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.

Or

• Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.

   And

• Have two years of documented relevant experience including roles such as working in cancer care/research or education, medical practitioners such as general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists, nurses, allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, pharmacists, research scientists, clinical trials professionals, industry and pharmaceutical professionals.

Or

• Have eight years of documented relevant experience and demonstrated evidence of written and analytical skills appropriate for postgraduate study.

Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: those that produce general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists, nurses, pharmacists, research scientists and clinical trials professionals, industry and pharmaceutical professionals, allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists.

Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.

All degree levels referenced align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), the national policy guide for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. Applications will be assessed against these standards.

English language requirement

Applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements. Level 1 English scores are required for this course.

Selection task

As part of selection, applicants are required to:

• Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements, if relevant.

To be considered, all required information and documents for the selection task must be provided. Missing information may result in the application being deemed ineligible.

Selection methodology

When assessing and, where relevant, ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance
• Relevance of previous study
• Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience, if relevant.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry and English language requirements does not guarantee selection.

Notes

Certain related disciplines or degrees may be accepted for admission, subject to individual assessment of course structure and subject relevance.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 12 January 2026