Master of Psychological Medicine (Psychosis Studies)

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Psychotic Disorder
Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, are one of the top 10 causes of disability. This complex condition caused by a number of genetic and environmental factors has a community prevalence of up to 3-4%. Treatment of psychosis is complex and depends on skillful integration of biomedical and psychosocial approaches.

Programme Objectives
This programme aims to provide opportunities for graduates with relevant background to be equipped with in-depth knowledge and skills for working in the active field of psychosis. It will also equip students with the capacity to critically contemplate the knowledge base in psychosis, and to derive information, ideas and insight that could contribute to clinical service, education, public awareness, and research in the field of psychosis.

What the programme offers
This is the only taught postgraduate programme locally offering in-depth focus in psychotic disorders in Hong Kong. Our faculty are leaders in the field and professionals from backgrounds including psychiatry, nursing, psychology, research, occupational therapy and social work.

It is anticipated that those completing the study will be ready to serve effectively in various roles (clinical, research, service development, public awareness) and develop into future leaders in the field (such as in early intervention, rehabilitation and case management).
The programmes are divided into master and diploma levels.

Eligibility
(a) comply with the General Regulations; http://www4.hku.hk/pubunit/calendar/
(b) hold a Bachelor’s degree or the degree of MBBS/Psychology/Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy or other healthcare-related programmes of this university, or another qualification of equivalent standard from this university or from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose; and
(c) satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination, if required.

Late Sept to Oct 2023

HKU Sassoon Raod Campus

HK$160,140 (subject to approval)

Please refer to the following website:
https://aal.hku.hk/tpg/programme/master-psychological-medicine-psychosis-studies

Will be held in late Feb/March 2023

2255 3818 6746 0005

psymed@hku.hk

2855 1345

Room 220, 2/F, New Clinical Building, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong