Psychiatry
Medicine
A course by
University of Auckland
Study psychiatry at the University of Auckland to gain skills in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses, with opportunities to specialise in a range of sub-fields and pursue clinical or research careers.
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Understand the prevalence and impact of psychiatric disorders
Gain insights into how common mental health disorders are in communities and their effect on disability and mortality.
Recognise and diagnose psychiatric conditions
Develop skills to recognise mental illness symptoms and differentiate them from somatic complaints.
Apply medical and psychological approaches to psychiatry
Integrate knowledge of both medicine and psychology in treating mental illnesses and disorders.
What You're Signing Up For
Psychiatry at the University of Auckland covers the study and treatment of mental illnesses, blending medicine and psychology to address a wide range of psychiatric disorders. The programme highlights the growing awareness of mental health issues, the prevalence of psychiatric conditions within communities, and the importance of equipping health professionals with psychiatric knowledge. Courses are offered in diverse sub-specialties, and teaching is led by the Department of Psychological Medicine, active in both education and research.
Course Content
- Mental illness epidemiology
- Psychological factors in psychiatric disorders
- Clinical and community approaches to psychiatry
- Diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Sub-specialties in psychiatry
- Comorbidity and disability due to psychiatric illness
- Roles of general practitioners and hospital specialists in mental health
- Research methods in psychiatry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Mental Health
Medical Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Clinical psychiatrist
Mental health clinician
Psychiatric researcher
Sub-specialty clinical roles
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