To apply for the Diploma in Practical Dermatology course you must complete the online application form, provide 2 references and submit supporting documentation of your qualifications and experience. Please note that once we have received your completed application form, two references and supporting documents, you will receive a decision from us within 6 weeks.
Two references are required. These should be from your employer or senior physician in your place of work, and should be no more than three months old.
These references should give evidence of your English Language skills, your experience/interest in dermatology and your suitability for the course.
If required, reference forms can be printed from our website at: http://www.dermatology.org.uk/forms/dpd/dpdRef.pdf.
The application form will ask you to complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words. Please provide information that is relevant to your application for admission:
- How do you use your English Language skills in your daily life/employment?
- Why do you wish to follow this programme?
- What benefits do you expect to gain from it?
- What skills and experience do you possess which make you a suitable candidate?
- Your career intentions.
Evidence MUST be provided that you hold University approved qualifications in English Language (see Entry Requirements ). Please note that qualifications/experience must be less than two years old. This includes medical degrees that have been studied in English.
Evidence MUST be provided of your qualifications as supporting evidence for your application.
** Please note that these documents can be uploaded directly to your application.**- Please forward a clear copy of your medical degree certificate.