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.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic record. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.