OSCA 2024 · 264931 · Skill level 1
Dermatologist: OSCA 264931
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Dermatologist is OSCA 2024 code 264931. It corresponds to ANZSCO 253911 Dermatologist, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 264931
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 253911
Dermatologist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 253911
The job
What a dermatologist does
Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical services related to disorders of the human skin.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Examines patients to diagnose and treat skin disorders
- Prescribes and administers medications to treat and prevent skin conditions
- Reviews referrals and reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications, and medical histories
- Performs surgical procedures such as biopsies, removal of lesions, and laser or light therapy
- Provides advice and education to patients regarding skin care and managing conditions
- Provides specialist advice to other Medical Practitioners or specialists, and refers patients where necessary
Unit group 2649
Other occupations in Other Medical Practitioners
Questions
OSCA 264931: common questions
What is the OSCA code for dermatologist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 264931?
Is Dermatologist 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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