MSc Skin Lesion Management

This programme has been developed to meet the specific needs of practitioners diagnosing and managing patients with benign and malignant skin lesions. This is a unique programme that benefits from shared, inter-professional learning and incorporates a range of taught postgraduate modules supported by workplace-based learning.

This programme is suitable for you work regularly with patients with skin lesions or particularly skin cancer and you are wanting to undertake further specialist training to develop your career in this clinical area. This postgraduate course offers a structured educational programme in skin lesion management but does not focus on cosmetic dermatology and would not usually be suitable for solely aesthetic practitioners who are not working in UK NHS clinical practice.

The programme is offered in full time (12 - 14 months) and part time modes (2-5 years) and leads to the award of MSc Skin Lesion Management, Postgraduate Diploma Skin Lesion Management or Postgraduate Certificate Skin Lesion Management.

The programme tailor’s your knowledge, skills and assessment to the needs of NHS employers to provide a highly relevant curriculum that facilitates the development of specialist practitioners and increases student’s employability.

The course is designed to provide you with a better understanding of skin lesion management. The programme is arguably essential learning for all skin cancer nurse specialists. Studying the programme may support entry to dermatology specialist training programmes and is ideally suited to doctors training to become GPs with an Extended Role in Dermatology (GPwER). On graduating, students benefit from increased employability and are often promoted to senior leadership positions.

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

A degree in a healthcare discipline (or equivalent) & be registered with a professional and statutory body, plus:

The equivalent of 2 years Full Time post-qualifying experience (excluding internship) including a minimum of 6 months Full Time (or equivalent) in the management and surveillance of a range of benign and malignant skin lesions prior to programme commencement; and,
Access and exposure to patients with benign and malignant skin lesions. This will usually be a minimum of 4 hours per week throughout the period of study.

Why choose this course?
You will learn from respected subject specialists who are able to provide you with a high level of support throughout your studies
You will benefit from modules and assessments which focus on developing clinical skills and practical experience
You have the opportunity to earn credits for prior learning
You are able to gain a range of exit options, including MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate.