Psychiatry Courses

Please Note

The Postgraduate Course in Psychiatry is open to new admissions but no new admissions are being accepted to the Psychiatric Medicine course which is in transition.

Existing students are able to access this course until completion of their current degree level. Further details on options for both new and existing students will be announced on this website in October. The Postgraduate Course in Psychiatry is not in transition.

Specialise within an interprofessional environment

HETI supports psychiatry development with a number of courses to assist development from Junior Medical Officers with an interest with an interest in improving mental health skills through to Advanced Trainees and Psychiatrists.

• Psychiatry for Junior Medical Officers - this unit of study is for JMOs interested in developing their mental health skills but not enrolled in training
• Postgraduate Course in Psychiatry - is a three year Formal Education Course accredited with RANZCP for Stage 1 and 2 trainees
• Introduction to Leadership in Psychiatry - is a RANZCP accredited  leadership and management training course for Stage 3 psychiatry  trainees and their supervisors
• Child and Adolescent  Psychiatry Advanced Training - is a two-year Formal Education Course accredited with RANZCP for Advanced Training

Interprofessional

• Professional Development & Microcredentials
• Applied Mental Health Studies Courses

Entry Requirements

What sets the course apart is the delivery, lecturers and class format. We discuss what we learn in the lectures and how to apply it in practice. The lecturers are all knowledgeable and make it interesting.

Dhaval Barot Stage One Psychiatry trainee

Your teaching team

The Psychiatric Medicine Framework is supported by both internal academics and a broad range of expertise from our partners, which include academics, clinicians, consumers and carers. Most years, approximately 80 experts contribute to teaching. Learn more about the Psychiatric Medicine academic team.

On campus or online

Flexibility is key for busy professionals. Students can elect to learn:

• via live web video conferencing
• delayed online participation
• a combination - the choice is yours

On site teaching at our St Leonards building is not expected prior to implementation of new FEC course arrangements in 2027. Arrangements for  2027 and beyond will be determined in consultation with the RANZCP and trainees

Our facilities are equipped to ensure online participants can see, hear and join in class activities, in real time. All you need is a simple set up and an internet connection.

What to expect

Live teaching sessions occur from 2 to 5pm:

• Tuesdays (Year 1 Graduate Certificate/PCP)
• Wednesdays (Year 2 Graduate Diploma/PCP)
• Thursdays (Year 3 Masters/PCP)

In a typical week, students will spend 10-20 hours in activities if enrolled in 2 units per semester (less for students enrolled in 1 unit). Activities include:

• Participate in two sessions (seminars, tutorials or workshops) and one RANZCP exam preparation session
• Read recommended sections of texts or articles.
• Reflection within their practice and workplace learning.

FAQ

Small enough to know you

As a smaller provider of quality mental health education, we are in a unique position to provide a responsive and tailored student experience.

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