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

What you will study

Students must complete 60 credit points, including:

• 48 credit points of study as required for the Master of Medicine
• 12 credit points of project units of study

Unless otherwise indicated, each unit is worth three credit points.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Master of Medicine (Advanced) (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) requires a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, including:

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience in a clinical area related to mental health.
• Current professional indemnity insurance to practise psychotherapy in Australia.
• Satisfactory performance at an interview as required.

English language requirements

If English is your first language, you may be able to meet the English language requirements if you have citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years) and completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country.

If English is not your first language, you can prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test within two years of commencing the course.

Required scores:

• IELTS score: A minimum score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 6.5 in each band.
• TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 96 overall, including a minimum result of 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 22 in Writing.
• Pearson's Test of English: A minimum result of 72 overall and a minimum result of 64 in each band.

Please contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Students will have opportunities to:

• Develop high levels of knowledge and appropriate skills in investigating Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (PDP) and Trauma-Informed process and outcome and in assessing the impact of trauma in patients presenting with mental health issues.
• Learn to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams on the practical challenges faced by professionals working in these areas.
• Acquire skills recognised as essential components of the professional training in psychotherapy practice and research.
• Learn to critically evaluate relevant research and contribute to the growing body of evidence-based, effective interventions.

Career outcomes

This course is suitable for psychiatry registrars, CMOs, psychiatrists, general practitioners or other medical practitioners who wish to develop a career in psychotherapy or as psychotherapists. It has been designed to meet the needs of clinicians for training in both shorter and longer forms of psychotherapy and for trauma-informed care in relation to all mental health services.

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

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative amount to complete the first 48 credit points in 2026: $35,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative amount is calculated based on one year of full-time study (1 EFTSL).

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.