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Postgraduate Course in Psychiatry

An accredited formal education course built for psychiatry trainees

The HETI Higher Education Postgraduate Course in Psychiatry is an accredited RANZCP Formal Education Course designed for Stage 1 and Stage 2 psychiatry trainees.

Grounded in the realities of psychiatry training and connected to the NSW Health context, the course provides a structured and flexible learning pathway across Years 1, 2 and 3.

Students enrol in one integrated unit per semester, with topics mapped to the RANZCP syllabus and learning supported by live teaching, delayed viewing options, experienced psychiatrist educators and qualified psychiatrist leads for each year of the course.

The course also integrates support for RANZCP assessments, helping trainees connect formal education with clinical practice, exam preparation and broader training requirements.

Why choose HETI Higher Education?

The HETI Higher Education Postgraduate Course in Psychiatry is designed for trainees who need a structured, accredited and practical education pathway that supports their progression through psychiatry training.

As an accredited RANZCP Formal Education Course, the program provides learning that is mapped to the RANZCP syllabus and aligned with the needs of Stage 1 and Stage 2 trainees.

The course is delivered through one integrated unit per semester and is revised each year to reflect the needs of psychiatry trainees. Learning is supported by experienced psychiatrists, clinical leaders and qualified psychiatrist leads for each year group.

Students value the flexibility of the course, including live teaching with delayed viewing options, focused learning sequences and, for Stage 2 trainees, the potential to align unit selection with current placement experiences and training goals, with support of workplace and Director of Training.

Unlike many traditional university models, the HETI Higher Education course also integrates support for RANZCP assessments throughout the learning journey. This includes exam-focused sessions and broader support for assessment readiness, scholarly project development and practice-based learning.

Key benefits

• The course is accredited as a RANZCP Formal Education Course, with topics mapped to the RANZCP syllabus.
• Delivered through HETI Higher Education, the course is grounded in the NSW Health context and shaped by the realities of contemporary psychiatric practice.
• The course is designed for psychiatry trainees balancing clinical work, assessment preparation, placements and professional development.
• Live teaching sessions are supported by delayed viewing options, helping students manage study alongside work and training commitments.
• RANZCP assessment preparation is built into the learning experience, supporting trainees with exam readiness and broader assessment-related requirements.
• Students learn from experienced psychiatrists and clinical leaders, many of whom teach because they want to give back and support the next generation of psychiatrists.
• Each year of the course is supported by a qualified psychiatrist lead who helps guide students through their learning journey.

What makes this course different?

The Postgraduate Course in Psychiatry is designed around the way psychiatry trainees learn, work and progress through training.

Assessment support is built in
RANZCP assessment preparation is integrated throughout the course. Students are supported to prepare for key assessment requirements while building the knowledge, clinical reasoning and reflective capability needed for psychiatric practice.

Learning is structured and manageable
The course uses focused learning sequences to help trainees engage with related topics, consolidate knowledge and connect learning with clinical practice across the semester.

Flexibility supports real training pathways
Students can access live teaching and delayed viewing options. For Stage 2 trainees, there may also be flexibility to undertake Year 2 and Year 3 units in an order that aligns with placement experiences and learning goals, with support of workplace and Director of Training.

Teaching is grounded in practice
Students learn from experienced psychiatrists and mental health leaders working across public and private settings. The teaching is practical, contemporary and connected to the clinical environments trainees are working in.

Support extends beyond exams
The course supports trainees with more than exam preparation. Students can also access guidance that supports scholarly project development, reflective practice and progression through training.

How do I enrol?

To access the units you need to enrol into the relevant course through the MyHETIconnect student management system. This is a simple process that ensures all your results and study is recorded in our system. You can obtain a copy of your Results and/or enrolments from this record at any time.

What to expect

Live teaching sessions occur from 2 to 5pm:

• Tuesdays (Year 1)
• Wednesdays (Year 2)
• Thursdays (Year 3)

Activities include:

• Access to selected articles and other resources for each topic
• Suggested textbook readings for each topics
• Suggested reflection on practice

FAQ

What if I need more information?

You can find more information at heti.edu.au, or contact us with any questions at support@heti.edu.au

What are the entry requirements?

Learn more about entry requirements.

Want to Know More?

Ready to explore how this course can support your career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of your communities? Download the prospectus now for learning pathways, course outcomes, and enrolment information.

Download the Courses for Psychiatry Trainees and Psychiatrists Prospectus