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Course summary
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.
Key areas of study
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Core principles of psychiatry
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Psychopathology
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Behavioural science
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Psychotherapy
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Biological sciences in psychiatry
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Research methods and critical appraisal
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Leadership and change management in clinical services
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Communication, learning and teaching in health and social care
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