Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy)

Masters (Coursework)

This course builds on the knowledge gained during the Master of Science in Medicine (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy), allowing high-achieving students to plan and carry out a supervised research project.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$33,000 total

About this course

This course builds on the knowledge gained during the Master of Science in Medicine (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy), allowing high-achieving students to plan and carry out a supervised research project.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) requires:

successful completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine or Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine with a minimum credit average; or
a bachelor degree with honours in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
a bachelor degree plus a postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
a pass bachelor degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification.

The following are also required:

minimum 12 months' experience in a clinical area related to mental health;
current professional indemnity insurance to practise psychotherapy in NSW; and
satisfactory performance at an interview as required.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Career pathways

The course aims to train clinicians to deal effectively in a trauma-informed and specific way with people presenting for psychotherapy, including those suffering from psychological disorders not aided by the more traditional psychotherapies.

After completing the course you will have enriched skills in psychotherapy research which may serve as preparation for Higher Degree Research such as Master's of Philosophy or Ph.D.

Graduates will gain professional recognition as psychotherapists with the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Medicine courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

77.3%

Overall satisfaction

68.8%

Skill scale

53.8%

Teaching scale

96.8%

Employed full-time

$91.3k

Average salary

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