Clinical Psychiatry and Global Mental Health (MCPGMH)
Expand your expertise—and your community’s mental health outcomes—with ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ University’s one-of-a-kind program.
Why choose this program?
Enhance your skills in clinical psychiatry and improve patient care with this online, part-time program.Ìý
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 healthcare capacity and skills among eligible healthcare professionals 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.
Careers
Deepen your knowledge with career benefits that include:
- 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
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.Ìý
Program options
The following Master of Clinical Psychiatry and Global Mental Health options are offered by ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½â€™s Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine.
- Course-based, two-year, part-time, online program
- Weekly sessions offered in real time (approximately 2-4 hours per week)
- Flexible learning at your own pace and time (self-study, up to 16-18 hours per week)
- No on-campus requirements
All graduate programs at ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission Requirements
You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
The next deadline to apply for this program is May 1 for a September 2026 start.
Program-specific requirements
This program requires you to meet the following criteria:
- Professional degree/qualification in a relevant healthcare field
- Active professional license to practice clinicallyÌý
- Relevant clinical experience
- Demonstrated involvement in patient care with mental health components
For information about ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½'s English language proficiency tests and requirements, please visit the  Faculty of Graduate Studies English language proficiency requirements.
Financial information
Questions about tuition and fees? Contact Student Accounts.
Email student.accounts@dal.ca or phone 902-494-3998.
