GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Mental Health
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Master of Mental Health is a postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus for professionals working in health, social services or education who want advanced skills in contemporary mental health practice. Students learn to work more effectively with complex mental health presentations using a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, taught through weekly small-group online tutorials and in-person residential workshops. Graduates work in mental health services, primary care, community health, and specialist and leadership roles across the sector.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Human Development and Relationships Across the Life Span
- Working with Complex and Non-traditional Clients
- Working with Families and Groups
- Mental Health Research Thesis 1. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose
- and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
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Admissions
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.When you apply for the program, you'll need to provide: the work experience assessment form to demonstrate your relevant work experience in mental health. If you're applying for the Art Therapy field of study, you'll also need to: to meet the Art Practice entrance standard, and attend an art making group experiential. a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health or social work, plus 1 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health from UQ, plus 5 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting.
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