Graduate Coursework

Master of Psychiatry (Online)

  • Course code: MC-PO
Clock
Duration
3 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
Online
Calendar-month
Intake
February, June
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
AUD $11,488 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Course overview

Overview

  • Gain advanced expertise in psychiatry through a world-class online program
  • Develop skills to deliver outstanding clinical care and patient-centred mental health services
  • Designed for medical practitioners seeking to enhance their psychiatric knowledge and careers

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.

Gain hands-on experience while learning from expert educators. Delivered by the Department of Psychiatry and fully accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), the Master of Psychiatry is perfect for medical practitioners aiming to elevate their expertise in psychiatry and advance their careers.

Beyond exploring theoretical concepts and their application to clinical practice, the course provides a deep understanding of cultural and sociocultural diversity within our communities. This perspective equips graduates to better understand the relationship between mental illness and individual experiences in our geographical region and beyond.

Who is the Master of Psychiatry for?

This program is designed for dedicated medical practitioners passionate about improving mental health care and fulfilling the Formal Education Course (FEC) requirements of the RANZCP.

Why study the Master of Psychiatry?

The Master of Psychiatry (Online) provides a comprehensive education in the core principles and specialties of psychiatry, empowering graduates to deliver outstanding clinical care. Learn from leading academics and researchers, and grow your network through an engaging and authentic online learning experience.

This course also takes a unique approach to the field of psychiatry, emphasising hope, recovery, and quality of life. Through authentic case scenarios and first-hand insights from patients experiencing mental health challenges, students will develop the skills to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care.

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