About this course
The MSc Psychiatry course is run in collaboration with Health Education England South East (HEESE). Principles of Psychiatry (20 credits) Behavioural Science and Psychotherapy (20 credits) Biological Sciences in Psychiatry (20 credits) Communication, Learning & Teaching in Health & Social Care (20 credits) Leadership and Change management in Clinical Services (20 credits) Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 credits) Research Dissertation (60 credits)
The first year of this course follows the Royal College of Psychiatrists core knowledge curriculum, with an opportunity to exit with a PGCert. The second year incorporates development of wider clinical professional skills in leadership and teaching. The third year provides a structured research opportunity within the mental health field, working towards completion of a dissertation.
Course Structure: PGCert
PGDip
MSc
Study Options
This course is available in 3 study options:
Part-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Falmer
Part-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Falmer
Part-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Falmer
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2119 Natural and social science professionals
2223 Speech and language therapists
2111 Chemical scientists
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3213 Medical and dental technicians
Course Details
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Study Mode
- Part-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Falmer
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Medicine