Graduate Certificate in Mental Health (HLC301.1)
Explore the factors influencing mental health in a modern society
This course has been designed in response to the growing need for nursing, allied health and other front-line professionals with the skills to improve and promote the mental health of individuals and the community. Developed in close consultation with industry, this unique course is multidisciplinary, contemporary, and responsive, ensuring that graduates are well prepared to meet the current and future needs of people who experience mental health challenges.
Embrace your passion for mental health care and build on your existing profession to advance your career with highly sought-after skills in this specialised field.
Studying alongside peers, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing mental health across the lifespan. You’ll explore the theory, principles, and evidence that supports recovery-focused care and gain the necessary skills to assess and implement clinical interventions for those experiencing mental health challenges.
Flexibly delivered and 100% online, you can fit your study around your personal and professional commitments to graduate confident, in-demand, and ready to invest your passion in quality care.
Campus Information
Canberra, Bruce
The University of Canberra is located in the suburb of Bruce in the Australian Capital Territory. Surrounded by Lake Ginnindera, the new suburb of Lawson, Radford college and residential housing, regular public buses can drop you right on campus. Open space, natural calm, tall trees and wildlife. Close to the city. Convenient to shopping. Great food, cool cafes, events and markets; a buzzing social hub with something for everyone. Student accommodation, an on-campus medical and counselling centre, the Australian Institute of Sport, Calvary Public Hospital, Belconnen Shopping Mall and a variety of restaurants are all within walking distance.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates will be able to advance their careers in a range of challenging roles across diverse settings, particularly clinical leadership roles in nursing, allied health, and other professions.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Completion of a Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate qualification in a Health or Science discipline or equivalent graduate status or experience.
Assumed knowledge
Allied health, clinical or human services knowledge and experience.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17350 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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