Psychiatry (MSc)
Provided by Cardiff University School of Medicine
About the course
Admissions criteria
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
With your online application you will need to provide:
- A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate is pending, please upload any transcripts or provisional certificates.
- A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of at least two years professional experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.
Application Deadline
We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
Selection process
We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.
Find out more about English language requirements .
Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.
Criminal convictions
You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.
If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
- access to computers or devices that can store images
- use of internet and communication tools/devices
- curfews
- freedom of movement
- contact with people related to Cardiff University.
Course structure
This full-time MSc runs for one year. During this time, you will take six compulsory 20-credit modules and complete a 60-credit research dissertation.
As a full-time student, you will be expected to dedicate 20-30 hours a week to your studies. This includes time spent watching and interacting with recorded lectures and videos, consulting supplementary materials, engaging with online tutorials and working on your module coursework.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum. Final modules will be published one month ahead of your programme starting.
You will take six compulsory 20 credit modules and one 60 credit module during the one year course. The first six modules will give you the knowledge and ability to carryout research and write a 20,000 word dissertation which comprises the final 60 credit module
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | MET454 | 60 credits |
| Anxiety Disorders and Depression | MET461 | 20 credits |
| Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder | MET462 | 20 credits |
| Behavioural Disorders and Dementia | MET463 | 20 credits |
| Organic Disorders and Intellectual Disability Psychiatry | MET464 | 20 credits |
| Forensic Psychiatry and Substance Misuse | MET465 | 20 credits |
| Child and Adolescent Disorders | MET466 | 20 credits |
The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.
Funding
Postgraduate loans
If you are starting your master’s degree in September 2024 or later, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan to support your study at Cardiff University.
Enquire
| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |