Master of Psychiatry (342AA) // Course structure
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About this course
Contact
Melbourne Medical School
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future Students:
Coordinator
Dr Mahesh Jayaram
Course structure
Students must complete six core subjects and four selective subjects.
The configuration of the subjects is dependent on "Intensive" or "Standard" mode.
Subject options
Standard Delivery
Over 3 years, part-time
Year I - Standard Delivery
- Two core subjects as per below
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90078 | Core Psychiatry I |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
February (Online)
|
25 |
| PSYT90079 | Core Psychiatry II |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Online)
|
25 |
Year II - Standard Delivery
- Two core subjects as per below
- Two selective subjects: one May and one June/July
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90006 | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
February (Online)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
| PSYT90024 | Consultation Liaison Psychiatry |
August (Online)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
Year III - Standard Delivery
- PSYT90004 - Psychiatry of Old Age
- EITHER PSYT90094 - Special Topics in Psychiatry OR PSYT90093 - Psychiatric Research Project
- Two selective subjects: one May and one June/July
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90004 | Psychiatry of Old Age | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYT90094 | Special Topics in Psychiatry | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYT90093 | Psychiatric Research Project | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
Intensive Delivery
1 year, full time
- Six core subjects listed below
- Four selective subjects: two May and two June/July
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90078 | Core Psychiatry I |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
February (Online)
|
25 |
| PSYT90006 | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
February (Online)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
| PSYT90004 | Psychiatry of Old Age | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYT90079 | Core Psychiatry II |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Online)
|
25 |
| PSYT90024 | Consultation Liaison Psychiatry |
August (Online)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
| PSYT90094 | Special Topics in Psychiatry | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
Standard & Intensive Delivery - May Selective Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90059 | Substance Use Disorders |
May (On Campus - Parkville)
May (Online)
|
6.25 |
| PSYT90009 | Family in Psychiatry: Theory & Practice | May (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYT90022 | Cognitive Behaviour Therapy |
May (Online)
May (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
| PSYT90068 | Perinatal Psychiatry | May (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYT90060 | Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities | May (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYT90023 | Ethics of Psychiatry | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYT90016 | Forensic Psychiatry |
May (On Campus - Parkville)
June (Online)
|
6.25 |
Standard & Intensive Delivery - June/July Selective Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90061 | Psychopharmacology | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYT90010 | Research Methods in Psychiatry | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYT90062 | Advanced Skills in Community Psychiatry | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYT90090 | Psychodynamic Therapy in Psychiatry |
June (On Campus - Parkville)
June (Online)
|
6.25 |
| PSYT90014 | Transcultural Mental Health | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYT90088 | History & Philosophy of Psychiatry | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020