Psychiatry PgDip is a postgraduate degree at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, based in Falmer, taught part-time over 3 years.
About this course
The MSc Psychiatry course is run in collaboration with Health Education England South East (HEESE).
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
- Principles of Psychiatry (20 credits)
- Behavioural Science and Psychotherapy (20 credits)
- Biological Sciences in Psychiatry (20 credits)
PGDip
- 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)
MSc
- Research Dissertation (60 credits)
Study Options
This course is available in 3 study options:
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Falmer
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Falmer
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Falmer
Career Prospects
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ