Study psychiatry at the University of Sydney
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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
This course will be available to study remotely for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
The Master of Medicine (Advanced) (Psychiatry) will extend the knowledge and understanding of the neuro-scientific basis of psychiatry and expertise in critical appraisal and research design obtained in the Master of Medicine (Psychiatry).
This course is only available to students currently enrolled in the Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) who meet the requirements for admission.
Applicants need to have achieved an average mark of at least a 75 per cent in 24 credit points of compulsory and/or stream specific units of study.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course for eligible domestic students. This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA). CSP places are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission criteria’ section on this page.
Applications are made directly to the University via the online application portal. Visit the How to apply page for more information. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page.
Semester 1 - 11 February of the same year.
Semester 2 - 15 July of the same year.
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited.
Semester 1 (March) and/or Semester 2 (August)
Applications are made directly to the University via the online application portal. Visit the How to apply page for more information. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page.
This course is not available to international student visa holders or to international students to study offshore. International students in Australia on other visas with study rights may apply. Please see Admission requirements for additional criteria.
Semester 1 - 31 January of the same year.
Semester 2 - 30 June of the same year.
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited.
Semester 1 (March) and/or Semester 2 (August)
The Master of Medicine (Advanced) (Psychiatry) requires the successful completion of 60 credit points of units of study including:
Explore the Medicine and Health Postgraduate Handbook to learn more about what you will study as part of this degree:
You will learn from leading experts how to translate research into clinical practice and develop interdisciplinary clinical and research networks. We promote engaged enquiry and active problem solving, helping you to gain expertise in critical appraisal and research design.
International student visa holders are required to enrol in the 12 credit point unit MEDF5301 and complete their project in one semester. Domestic and offshore international students have a choice of this unit or undertaking their project over 2 semesters. Students who are considering this option should contact the Program Director.
Admission to the Master of Medicine (Advanced) (Psychiatry) requires:
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
This course has been accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists as a formal education course, and is aligned with its new competency-based fellowship program.
Outstanding graduates may be eligible to pursue a higher degree by research in the following courses:
A research degree provides students with the opportunity to prepare a substantial piece of work which represents a significant contribution in a particular field of study and to gain transferable skills in general research methodology.
Learn more about our research degrees and research capability.
We offer a wide range of short professional development courses for health professionals. Many of the courses offered are pre-accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) points, and other courses may be awarded CME points on request to your relevant association or professional body.
Learn more about short courses in medicine
Graduates from this course will be eligible to register as psychiatrists.
