Graduate Coursework

Master of Psychiatry

  • Course code: 342AA
Clock
Duration
1 year full time / 3 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On Campus
Calendar-month
Intake
Dollar
Fees
AUD $21,856 (2024 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are not available
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How to apply

For domestic students

Key dates

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    Winter Intake application close date
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    Winter Intake study period begins
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Overview

As of 2022 we will no longer have an intake into the on-campus course (course code 342AA) but applicants will still able able to apply to commence the online course (course code MC-PO).

Before you begin your application, make sure you have the following ready:

  • The year you graduated from your highest level of education
  • The year you started and finished your most recent qualification
  • For Melbourne alumni, your former student ID
  • A copy of your transcript. You can upload a copy or share it via My eQuals or CHESICC.

To search for your course:

Course code

Course title

Course category

Availability year (year you want to start)

MC-PO

Master of Psychiatry

Masters (coursework)

2022

Good to know:

  • Only select one version of the course. For example: 2022 - full time - summer intake - Graduate Australian Fee Place
  • Once you’ve entered and reviewed your details you’ll be sent an automated email to confirm you’ve successfully registered – this is when you’ll begin your official application.
  • Select ‘Yes’ if you would like to apply for advanced standing (credit or recognition of prior learning). Find out more about advanced standing.
  • Make sure you save your application throughout

Categories

Extra requirements

Studied at another university

  • A copy of your transcript. You can upload a copy or submit it via My eQuals or CHESICC.
  • If uploading a copy of your transcript you need to know:

  • If your transcript includes a record of the grading scheme
  • If your transcript includes a statement of completion

Born outside Australia

  • what year you entered Australia.

Permanent resident (but not an Australian citizen)

  • The date your residency was granted
  • If you’ll be residing in Australia during the course
  • What year you entered Australia.

Holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, or intend to apply for a permanent humanitarian visa

  • The date your visa was granted
  • If you’ll be residing in Australia during the course
  • What year you entered Australia.

You live with a parent or guardian

  • Their highest level of educational attainment

Rural or regional background: you have lived in a rural area for 5 years (consecutive) or 10 years (cumulatively).

  • Whether you live or lived in a rural or isolated area as defined by the Australian Standard Geographic Classification of: RA2, RA3, RA4 or RA5. If you are based in Victoria this essentially means anywhere outside of Melbourne or Geelong.

You can check the classification of your address on the Department of Health and Ageing website.

Graduate Access Melbourne

Excellence and equity are inseparable at Melbourne and bringing the best students to the University means minimising financial barriers and broadening access.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM) provides access to applicants whose personal circumstances have had a sustained adverse effect on their academic achievement at undergraduate level or who are members of a specified group known to be under-represented in higher education. You may be eligible for GAM if you fit at least one of these equity categories.

  • Applicants from a rural or isolated area
  • Recognition as an Indigenous Australian
  • Previous status as a refugee or current holder of a Humanitarian Visa
  • Disadvantaged socio-economic circumstances
  • Disability or medical condition
  • Personal difficulties

Find out more about Graduate Access Melbourne here.

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