Master of Clinical Psychiatry and Global Mental Health
Help enhance mental health care delivery globally through advanced education in clinical psychiatry and global mental health.
Enhance your skills in clinical psychiatry and improve patient care with this online, part-time program.
If you are a health-care professional looking to build your expertise, the Master of Clinical Psychiatry and Global Mental Health will provide a graduate-level education in transcultural evidence-based diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychopharmacology for improved management of patients presenting with mental health issues. By enhancing mental health-care capacity and skills among primary-care providers globally, this program addresses gaps in specialized psychiatric care, particularly in underserved regions. You'll learn in a program that emphasizes cultural competence, evidence-based practice, and practical skills development.
Note: The Master of Clinical Psychiatry and Global Mental Health is designed for eligible healthcare professionals who already hold an active license to practice clinically in their jurisdiction and does not qualify graduates for professional licensing.
Career benefits
- Enhanced expertise in psychiatric assessment and treatment
- Cultural competence in mental healthcare delivery
- Leadership skills in global mental health
- Research and quality improvement capabilities
- International professional network development
Program structure
- Part-time
- Online
- Course-based
- Weekly sessions offered in real time (approximately 2-4 hours per week)
- Flexible learning at student’s own pace and time (self-study, up to 16-18 hours per week)
- No on-campus requirements
Program length: 2 years (4 terms)
Applying to the program
The admission requirements for the Master of Clinical Psychiatry and Global Mental Health will follow the standards set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies as well as aim to increase representation of applicants from underserved regions and populations within Canada and internationally.
Who can apply?
Admission to the program is limited to practicing clinicians who have at least a bachelor’s level degree. The minimum requirement is an undergraduate degree in a relevant, licensed health-care field, such as Medicine, Nursing or Pharmacy. Applicant’s license must be active in their country of residence. At least two (2) years of clinical experience is preferred. The program targets generalist providers including physicians, other medical specialists and nurse practitioners who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of clinical psychiatry. It may also be appropriate for some nurses and other similar health professionals working in mental health settings in underserved communities worldwide who have clinical roles and experience in the field.
Applicants are asked to provide official transcripts, two reference letters, a statement of intent, a copy of their CV, and English language test scores (as required).
How to apply
This program is not yet accepting applications. If you are interested in receiving information about the application requirements and process when it is available, email the Master of Clinical Psychiatry and Global Mental Health administrator at Global.Psychiatry@dal.ca with your name and email address.
Questions?
Email the Master of Clinical Psychiatry and Global Mental Health administrator at Global.Psychiatry@dal.ca