Master of Psychiatry

at University of Melbourne

Core
 

Students must complete all following subjects
 

• Core Psychiatry I

• 25 pts
   

• Core Psychiatry II

• 25 pts
   

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• 18.75 pts
   

• Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

• 18.75 pts
   

• Psychiatry of Old Age

• 18.75 pts
   

Core
 

Plus one of the following subjects
 

• Special Topics in Psychiatry

• 18.75 pts
   

• Psychiatric Research Project

• 18.75 pts

Selective
 

Some selectives are only offered on campus and are therefore unavailable to students undertaking the online course. Please ensure that you refer to handbook to see which selectives are available to online students.

May Selectives

Plus two of the following May selectives
 

• Substance Use Disorders

• 6.25 pts
   

• Family in Psychiatry: Theory & Practice

• 6.25 pts
   

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

• 6.25 pts
   

• Perinatal Psychiatry

• 6.25 pts
   

• Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

• 6.25 pts
   

• Ethics of Psychiatry

• 6.25 pts
   

• Forensic Psychiatry

• 6.25 pts
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June/July Selectives
 

Plus two of the following June/July selectives
 

• Psychopharmacology

• 6.25 pts
   

• Research Methods in Psychiatry

• 6.25 pts
   

• Advanced Skills in Community Psychiatry

• 6.25 pts
   

• Psychodynamic Therapy in Psychiatry

• 6.25 pts
   

• Transcultural Mental Health

• 6.25 pts
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• History & Philosophy of Psychiatry

• 6.25 pts

 In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
 

• either

•  a postgraduate coursework Doctor of Medicine, or
   
• an undergraduate degree in medicine, or equivalent;

and

• at least one year of documented experience as a practising doctor;

and

• hold current medical registration in the country where the applicant is working.
   

Notes:
 

• All applicants must either 1) At the time of admission and during their candidature be engaged in clinical training in psychiatry or 2) be practicing medical officers in a psychiatric service or private medical practitioners with a significant proportion of their practice (equivalent to 12 months clinical practice) involved in working with patients with mental illness, or 3) if undertaking the one year intensive program, have at least 12 months clinical experience within the last 2 years.

• Entry to the elective PSYT90093 Psychiatric Research Project is subject to the capacity of a participating department to provide adequate supervision in a research project. Joint supervision arrangements may need to be put in place for overseas students and a formal agreement to support this may be required from the partner head of the institution prior to enrolment.

• Selection into the course is not automatic and in particular, is subject to competition and availability of places.

• Completion of this course does not lead to qualifications to work in psychiatry in Australia. The Masters of Psychiatry is an academic course. Qualification as a psychiatrist in Australia is obtained through application and completion of a training program with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
   

English Language Criteria
 

Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7+ is required. The English language requirement will be will be deemed met by evidence of registration with the Medical Board of Australia, since this registration has stringent English language requirements.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$26,864
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$84,688

Students of this course will experience prevention techniques for affected mental health and strategies for improved quality of life for those affected by mental health challenges.
 

In this program, you will undertake study that meets the formal education course requirements as a trainee of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, gaining sufficient theoretical and clinical knowledge to pass the College exams. For non-psychiatry medical professionals looking to upskill, the Master offers many opportunities to build your knowledge and gain accreditation, CPD and training across an array of mental health issues. A Master qualification is also essential if you wish to pursue a PhD in the area.
 

Previous graduates of the program have gone on to have highly successful clinical careers as consultant psychiatrists. Others have become world leaders in their respective fields, establishing successful research units and securing millions of dollars in research funding. A high demand for skilled psychiatrists allows you to pursue many exciting opportunities both locally and internationally.
 

Master of Psychiatry students also have access to knowledge and expertise from other scientific and mental health fields. For example, Master students will have contact with additional research fields, including epidemiology, clinical services, sexually transmitted infection (STI) control, sex industry regulations, STIs in resource-poor countries, and maternal and child health.