OSCA 2024 · 264338 · Skill level 1
Medical Oncologist: OSCA 264338
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Medical Oncologist is OSCA 2024 code 264338. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253314 Medical Oncologist, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 264338
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 253314
Medical Oncologist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 253314
The job
What a medical oncologist does
Investigates, diagnoses and treats patients with cancer using chemotherapy and biological therapy.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Also known as
- Medical Oncology Physician
Specialisations
- Paediatric Medical Oncologist
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Assesses patients to determine the possible presence, nature and extent of cancer
- Analyses test results and other medical information to make cancer diagnoses
- Prescribes, administers and understands the pharmacology of antineoplastic drugs, including cytotoxic drugs, hormonal therapies, molecular targeted agents and biological agents
- Prevents and treats complications caused by cancer and its treatment
- Provides supportive management of cancer patients, including symptom palliation and rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on psychological and social support
- Consults with a multidisciplinary team to manage and treat cancer
- Assesses primary, secondary and tertiary preventive measures to prevent cancer development
- Discusses treatment options and prognoses and formulates treatment management plans with patients regarding the role of radiation therapy and chemotherapy in the management of cancer
- Implements palliative and end-of-life care
Unit group 2643
Other occupations in Physicians
- 264331 General Medicine Physician
- 264332 Cardiologist
- 264333 Endocrinologist
- 264334 Gastroenterologist
- 264335 Geriatrician
- 264336 Haematologist
- 264337 Intensive Care Specialist
- 264341 Nephrologist
- 264342 Neurologist
- 264343 Paediatrician
- 264344 Public Health Physician
- 264345 Respiratory Physician
- 264346 Rheumatologist
- 264399 Physicians nec
Questions
OSCA 264338: common questions
What is the OSCA code for medical oncologist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 264338?
Is Medical Oncologist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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