Psychiatry
Ensuring that people who live with mental illness receive the necessary care and support to lead fulfilling lives through research and ongoing advancements in mental health care.
Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry
Professor Christopher Davey
The Department of Psychiatry has a leading role to play in creating the best possible care through research, teaching and clinical translation. We partner with people impacted by mental illness to inform our teaching and research. Our impact translates to better lives and better communities.
Department of Psychiatry Clinical Hubs
The Department is located at seven clinical hubs across metropolitan Melbourne. We are dedicated to research that advances the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses, and that enhances the quality of life of people affected by them.
Master of Psychiatry
With the growing need to enhance the delivery of psychiatric care across diverse communities, the University of Melbourne delivers the world-class Master of Psychiatry in a wholly online format.
Download the Master of Psychiatry brochure.
The University of Melbourne is a globally engaged, comprehensive, research-intensive university uniquely positioned to respond to the major social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.
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Research Themes
Our research is encompassed within several broad research themes. This multidisciplinary approach aims to increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on projects that span common themes.
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Research Groups
An overview of the research interests within the department and the project work being carried out by our research groups.
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Mental Health Program
The University of Melbourne's Mental Health PhD program
Master of Psychiatry
With the growing need to enhance the delivery of psychiatric care across diverse communities, the University of Melbourne delivers the Master of Psychiatry in a wholly online format. Through interactive learning platforms, this program offers a world-class education tailored to the demands of modern mental health care.
Download the Master of Psychiatry brochure.
Graduate Research at MDHS
A resource for students and supervisors seeking up to date information about policies and procedures.
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Professional Development and Short Courses
Master of Psychiatry
With the growing need to enhance the delivery of psychiatric care across diverse communities, the University of Melbourne delivers the world-class Master of Psychiatry in a wholly online format.
Download the Master of Psychiatry brochure.
Career Outcomes
As a graduate of this course, you’ll have gained sufficient theoretical and clinical knowledge to sit and pass the exams required by RANZCP.
Graduates of the Master of Psychiatry have gone on to have highly successful clinical careers and the vast majority have gone on to become consultant psychiatrists across Australia and internationally.
Dr Rahul Khanna
Dr Rahul Khanna is a practicing psychiatrist, researcher and academic entrepreneur based in Melbourne, Australia. His experience spans public and private sector clinical work with a focus on psychological trauma, specifically in veterans and first responders.
Dr Michael M
Dr Michael’s journey in psychiatry began at the University of Melbourne, where he completed his Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), and Master of Psychiatry. His education provided essential knowledge and connected him with leading experts and fellow students.
Foundations of International Psychiatry
Mental health is an important public issue across the world, and the role of the psychiatrist is crucial in helping to address these. This course aims to give you a more nuanced understanding of the role of a psychiatrist, developing clinical skills and therapeutic relationships. Understanding the impact of mental illness in society and ethics in medicine are some of the key themes central to this course.
Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia
Update your knowledge and clinical skills to provide higher quality patient care to people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
Doctor of Medicine
During the third year of the Doctor of Medicine, students undertake rotations in various specialties, including mental health.
Thank you for engaging with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences. As a friend and supporter of this faculty you will help create scholarships for our students, support groundbreaking research, and build important partnerships and support community engagement.
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Alumni
Our pride in our graduates and in their lives spent improving the health and well-being of others is matched by our desire to maintain strong connections with all who have passed through our doors.
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Support
We are grateful for the many ways in which our alumni and donors support the work of the Faculty.
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Diversity and Inclusion
The Melbourne Medical school is proud to foster a vibrant and inclusive culture delivering initiatives that value and support diversity. Please contact our department representative, Samantha Susa, for more information.