Master of Psychiatry
Master of Psychiatry
Explore the range of psychiatric disorders that you will see in clinical practice and develop an in-depth understanding of the nature of these and how to effectively recognise and treat them. You will learn to apply robust theoretical concepts and cutting edge evidence based research findings in your clinical practice….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore the range of psychiatric disorders that you will see in clinical practice and develop an in-depth understanding of the nature of these and how to effectively recognise and treat them. You will learn to apply robust theoretical concepts and cutting edge evidence based research findings in your clinical practice. You will also develop a broad understanding of the sociocultural differences that exist in our community as well as geographical region and their relationship to individuals and mental illness.
Advance your existing medical career
If you are a medical practitioner looking for an opportunity to advance your psychiatry knowledge, skills and career , this course is for you.
Gain a holistic, comprehensive view of the exciting field of psychiatry and all of its sub-specialties. . Explore principles of hope, recovery and quality of life directly from experienced consumers.
The Master of Psychiatry will prepare you for life as an expert clinician, leader, academic or a clinician scientist – any role you may wish to pursue within this invaluable field. Work closely with leading academics and world-renowned mentors to reach your ambitions, and set yourself on the right trajectory to become a respected psychiatrist and thought leader.
Upskilling and career opportunities: 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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
