Master of and Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Medicine (Psychosis Studies)
Master Programme
Essential Information
Period of Study
2 years part-time (maximum 4 years part-time)
Programme Structure
The Master curriculum consists of the following elements:
2 core courses (12 credits)
8 elective courses (48 credits)
Capstone project (15 credits)
Curriculum
Core Courses
PSYS6001 Introduction to psychotic disorders: Epidemiology and aetiology (6 credits)
PSYS6004 Critical appraisal and evidence based approaches in psychosis (6 credits)
Elective Courses
PSYS6002 Descriptive psychopathology (6 credits)
PSYS6005 Neurocognitive dysfunctions in psychosis (6 credits)
PSYS6006 Neurobiological processes in psychosis (6 credits)
PSYS6007 Early intervention for psychosis (6 credits)
PSYS6008 Pharmacological interventions for psychosis (6 credits)
PSYS6009 Psychosocial interventions for psychosis (6 credits)
PSYS6010 Specialized case intervention for psychosis (6 credits)
PSYS6012 Psychosis and society: Stigma, legal and ethical issues (6 credits)
PSYS6013 Advanced Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for Psychosis (6 credits)
Capstone project
PSYS6101 Capstone project
Completion of Curriculum
To complete the curriculum, a candidate shall:
follow the instruction in the syllabuses prescribed for the courses and complete satisfactorily all written work;
satisfy the examiners in the course by continuous assessments and written examinations; and
complete a satisfactory capstone project on an approved title.