Psychiatry PGCert
Postgraduate
In Brighton
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University of the Highlands and Islands
Postgraduate Online£ 3001-4000 -
Kingston University London
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 2,300 -
Edge Hill University
Postgraduate Online£ 3001-4000 -
Lancaster University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 2,830
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Brighton
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Start date
Different dates available
The MSc Psychiatry course is run in collaboration with Health Education Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
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.
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About this course
The first year prepares students for Paper A of the Royal College of Psychiatrists membership examination.
A higher academic qualification enhances evidence of experience for competitive interviews and offers entry to an academic career.
Applicants must have a relevant undergraduate qualification and will be expected to demonstrate an ability to study at Masters level (assessed by interview and/or production of a short piece of written work as necessary).
Trainees entering the HEKSS psychiatry core training programme will be expected to enrol on the first year of this course.
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Subjects
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Psychiatry
- Project
- Methodology
- Quantitative
- Research
- Analytical
- Analysis
- Development
Course programme
- Principles of Psychiatry (20 credits)
- Behavioural Science and Psychotherapy (20 credits)
- Biological Sciences in Psychiatry (20 credits)
- Core principles of psychiatry
- Psychopathology
- Behavioural science
- Psychotherapy
- Biological sciences in psychiatry
- Research methods and critical appraisal
- Leadership and change management in clinical services
- Communication, learning and teaching in health and social care
Additional information
Psychiatry PGCert
-
University of the Highlands and Islands
Postgraduate Online£ 3001-4000 -
Kingston University London
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 2,300 -
Edge Hill University
Postgraduate Online£ 3001-4000 -
Lancaster University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 2,830
See all