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Department of Psychiatry Courses

Discover more about the courses and training available across the Department of Psychiatry, including short courses, award and non-award options.

Professional Development and Short Courses

Clinical Psychiatry Course

The Department of Psychiatry is proud to introduce the Clinical Psychiatry Course, a newly accredited, non-award program designed to strengthen the preparation and professional readiness of future psychiatrists.

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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.

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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.

Michael

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.

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