

Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology (DDV)
Key Information Duration: 12 months / 24 months Fees: GBP £7500.00 / GBP £3999.00 / GBP £3999.00
Course Key Points
Course Code: DIPDDV-UD-2412
Subject Area: Dermatology
Duration: 12 months
/ 24 months
Mode: Qualification
Credit: 240.00
Developing leaders
Equips learner with sound understanding of skin disease presenting in practice and enables doctors to successfully manage cutaneous conditions.
Flexible e-learning programme
Distance-learning, online format enables flexible learning at your own pace.
Why Study This Course
This program intends to impart
to the postgraduate student, professional competence in diagnosis and
management of sexually transmitted diseases, common skin diseases, cosmetic
dermatological diseases and leprosy independently. Candidates must independently be able to
attend medical emergencies related to skin, venereal diseases and leprosy and
adopt preventive measures at individual and community levels against
communicable and non-communicable venereal diseases, skin diseases, leprosy and
other such ailments. They should be qualified with skills to impart necessary
knowledge and laboratory skills to other medical or paramedical faculties.
Entry Requirement
This course is aimed at clinicians, but will be open to any applicant who meets the entry requirements.
For admission to the programme applicants will need either a good medical degree or degree equivalent from a recognised academic institution or an appropriate professional qualification or experience acceptable to the course director and Research Council of Health, London.
If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency.
You must be IT literate to complete these highly interactive courses online and have access to a computer with a printer and a reliable internet connection.
For further information please contact our Admission Team.
Tuition Fees
Fees : £3999.00
For 12 Months
Details : 12 months (120 Credits) - Full Time - Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME (120 Credits ) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £3999.00
Fees : £7500.00
For 24 Months
Details : 24 months (240 Credits) Full-Time Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME 240 Credits) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £7500.00
Fees : £2199.00
Details : Part Time - £2199.00 Per Year Part-time study options often mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years. Teaching is generally done during the day and part-time students should contact the course convener to get an idea of when these teaching hours are likely to take place. Timetables are likely to be finalised in September but you may be able to gain an expectation of what will be required. PART TIME BLENDED LEARNING £2199.00 Per Year
For 12 Months
Details : 12 months (120 Credits) - Full Time - Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME (120 Credits ) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £3999.00
Fees : £7500.00
For 24 Months
Details : 24 months (240 Credits) Full-Time Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME 240 Credits) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £7500.00
Fees : £2199.00
Details : Part Time - £2199.00 Per Year Part-time study options often mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years. Teaching is generally done during the day and part-time students should contact the course convener to get an idea of when these teaching hours are likely to take place. Timetables are likely to be finalised in September but you may be able to gain an expectation of what will be required. PART TIME BLENDED LEARNING £2199.00 Per Year
Course Structure
Mandatory Units:
Introduction to Practical Dermatology,
Skin Lesions,
Special Cutaneous Sites,
Inflammatory Dermatoses,
Environmental Challenges in Practical Dermatology,
Demographic Subgroups in Practical Dermatology,
Paediatric Dermatology, Cutaneous Surgery and Drug Reactions,
Sunshine and the Skin, Urticaria, Psyche and the Skin and Uncommon Infections ,
Dermatoses of Specific Sites, Ages or Skin Types,
Introduction and Common Dermatological Problems,
Inflammatory and Papulosquamous Disorders,
General Terminology,
Dermatopathology,
Epidemiology,
Prevention,
General Dermatology,
Bullous and Autoimmune Dermatoses,
Eczema and Allergology,
Psychosomatic,
Infectious Diseases,
STD/STI,
Ano-genital Diseases ,
Dermato-Oncology and Dermoscopy,
Dermatopharmacology and Therapy,
Dermato-Surgery, Phlebology and Angiology, Dissertation.
Learning and Assessment
Assessment will be based on written assignments, posters and oral presentations, multiple choice questions (MCQ) and short-answer question (SAQ) examinations, and a full laboratory project write-up. Dissertation : 10,000 - 15,000 words.
Career and Placement
This programme is directly delivered through online learning portal, you will have access to video and audio recordings of all onsite lectures, as well as video tutorials for any lab based elements of the course. All written assignments will be submitted through the portal, while poster and oral presentations will be assessed via Skype. Exams can be sat onsite or you can arrange to sit these at a suitable venue more local to you. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be part of the RCH London's student community.