Key Facts
The academic environment is interdisciplinary and cross-cutting, bringing together candidates from multiple professional backgrounds and fostering collaboration across research groups and healthcare institutions. Candidates engage with areas such as neurobiology, epidemiology, psychopathology, biomarkers, and therapeutic approaches, contributing to advancements in mental health research and clinical practice.
Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on research design, monitoring progress, facilitating access to hospital and research infrastructures, and supporting thesis preparation and completion within a collaborative and innovation-focused setting.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Neurobiological and Psychosocial Research in Mental Health
- Clinical Research on Mental Disorders
- Epidemiology and Psychopathology
- Biomarkers and Diagnostic Methods
- Prevention and Therapeutics in Psychiatry
- Forensic and Applied Mental Health Studies
- Thesis Research and Supervision
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Degree in Medicine, Psychology, or related Health Sciences required; related fields (e.g. Biomedicine, Biology, Nutrition) may be considered
- Preference for candidates with research experience, methodological knowledge, and clinical background
- Master’s degree in Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, or Neurosciences preferred
- Proficiency in English required; Spanish required for international applicants (minimum B1)
- Academic record and relevant training evaluated (50%)
- Research experience (publications, projects, conferences) assessed (30%)
- Language proficiency evaluated (10%)
- Research grants considered (5%)
- Academic stays abroad evaluated (5%)
- Up to 30 ECTS of supplementary training may be required based on prior background
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
Additional Details
If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.
Living costs
Barcelona, Spain
1,246–2,201 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships information: below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychiatry.
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