Psychiatry

Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Postgraduate PgDip Part-time 3 Years Medicine

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:

    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