OSCA 2024 · 264341 · Skill level 1
Nephrologist: OSCA 264341
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Nephrologist is OSCA 2024 code 264341. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253322 Renal Medicine Specialist, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 264341
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 253322
Renal Medicine Specialist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 253322
The job
What a nephrologist does
Investigates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the human kidney and urinary tract.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Assesses, diagnoses and manages patients presenting with suspected disorders of the kidney and urinary tract
- Requests and interprets laboratory tests, imaging, kidney function tests and other diagnostic procedures
- Prescribes medication and administers treatment based on kidney function
- Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised renal treatment
- Organises dialysis and monitors patients' conditions by assessing water weight and filtration rate
- Provides ongoing support in treating acute and chronic renal diseases
- Performs procedures associated with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, including renal biopsy and those associated with achieving or maintaining access for renal dialysis
- Oversees the administration of renal replacement therapies, which include both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments for kidney health, as well as the coordination of kidney transplants
Unit group 2643
Other occupations in Physicians
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- 264332 Cardiologist
- 264333 Endocrinologist
- 264334 Gastroenterologist
- 264335 Geriatrician
- 264336 Haematologist
- 264337 Intensive Care Specialist
- 264338 Medical Oncologist
- 264342 Neurologist
- 264343 Paediatrician
- 264344 Public Health Physician
- 264345 Respiratory Physician
- 264346 Rheumatologist
- 264399 Physicians nec
Questions
OSCA 264341: common questions
What is the OSCA code for nephrologist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 264341?
Is Nephrologist 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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