Practical Dermatology MSc

Cardiff University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary after 15 months	£24000
Unemployment Rate	10% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	0% Proportion of students of Practical Dermatology MSc who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	3 years - Part-time
Campus	online
Degree	Master of Science, MSc

Salary after 15 months	£24000
Unemployment Rate	10% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	0% Proportion of students of Practical Dermatology MSc who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Part-time
Campus	online
Degree	Postgraduate Diploma, MSc

Salary after 15 months	£24000
Unemployment Rate	10% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	0% Proportion of students of Practical Dermatology MSc who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	online
Degree	Postgraduate Diploma, MSc

Admission advice for international students

Student Reviews

	Practical Dermatology MSc and other History courses of Cardiff University
Explanations	91
Interesting courses	80
Intellectually stimulating	88
Challenged to do my best	81
Depth of concepts	80
Builds on previous learnings	77
Joined ideas from different topics	73
Balance directed/independent study	60
Applicability of course content	68
Clear criteria in markings	75
Fair assessment	78
Tests reflected your learning	83
Timely feedback	81
Helpful feedback	68
Approachability of teachers	87
Support from teachers	82
Organisation of courses	63
Communication of changes	60
IT facilities	79
Library	94
Course specific resources	87
Student feedback opportunities	75
Student feedback valued	69
Student's feedback acted upon	51
Work of student union	72
Mental wellbeing services	61
Overall satisfaction

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All History courses of Cardiff University

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in History

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£24000	£24000	£29000
25-75 percentile range	£20500 - £27000	£18500 - £28500	£22500 - £36000

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All History courses of Cardiff University

Salary of all UK Graduates of History

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£24405	£22643	£27403
25-75 percentile range	£20545 - £28120	£17457 - £28376	£20781 - £35411

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All History courses in the UK

Course Description

These programmes are part of a highly interactive, online distance learning programme designed to provide the participant with a sound understanding of skin disease as it presents in practice, and to enable GPs to successfully manage dermatological problems in patients.

Distinctive features

The course holds both UK and international accreditation, including from the Royal College of General Practitioners, Hong Kong College of Family Physicians and Hong Kong Medical Association
Flexible, online delivery enables you to balance your studies with your professional commitments

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course
Total respondents	15
Unemployed	10%
Studying	10%
Working	60%
Both studying and working	10%
No information	15%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	68%	32%
Utilise skills from studies	44%	56%
Work is meaningful	77%	23%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Cardiff University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	70%
Non highly-skilled jobs	29%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	1%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All History courses of Cardiff University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Practical Dermatology MSc at Cardiff University

20%	Administrative occupations
18%	Sales occupations
9%	Finance Professionals
7%	Managers, directors and senior officials
5%	Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5%	Protective service occupations
4%	Elementary occupations
4%	Information Technology Professionals
4%	Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
4%	Business and public service associate professionals

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 128

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	5
80-95	0
96-111	25
112-127	25
128-143	10
144-159	25
160-175	5
176-191	5
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- MBA

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Practical Dermatology, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

The Postgraduate Diploma course is open to all qualified doctors who are currently working/training as general practitioners or clinical assistants in dermatology and those hoping to pursue a special interest in dermatology. Other specialities are considered, provided written and supporting evidence demonstrating the ability to see patients with skin problems is provided. No previous specific experience or training in dermatology is necessary.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in clinical medicine (MBBCh, BMBS, MBBS, or equivalent) awarded by a recognised institution

AND

Be currently working and managing patients, with part of their clinical practice involving the care of patients with skin problems. This is required in order to complete the case histories required on the course. Please ensure this is clearly confirmed in your personal statement.

AND

Hold continuing professional registration with a relevant medical body prior to and for the full duration of the programme.

AND

Provide evidence of English language ability

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Cardiff University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Cardiff University in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

- #1
- #11
Medicine

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #2
- #14
Medicine

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #1
- #134
Medicine

QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]

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About Cardiff University

Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.

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Practical Dermatology MSc

Cardiff University

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