The study of dermatology prepares for students for work as dermatologists by teaching them how to treat various skin, nail, hair, and mucous membrane disorders such as acne, eczema, vitiligo, fungus, hair loss, skin cancer, and warts.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.