Develop the practical experience, knowledge, skills and attitude you'll need to thrive as a contemporary mental health professional.
UQ’s mental health programs provide systematic training designed to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to contemporary mental health practice. You'll receive advanced training in a variety of evidence-based interventions and the theoretical principles that underpin them.
Teaching will be provided by highly experienced practitioners and researchers, many of whom have national or international reputations for scholarship and professional practice. You'll have the opportunity to undertake both structured and independent learning assignments and study in a flexible environment that respects concurrent professional commitments.
This program is designed to meet advanced training standards for specialist mental health practice. Throughout the program, you'll spend a minimum of 750 hours in an appropriate practice environment (Art Therapy Stream only), which can include your current workplace. You'll also complete courses that will build and extend your knowledge and skills in mental health practice.
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This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
11 Wyndham St, Herston 4006
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- 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.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. For the Art Therapy field of study, you'll also need:
- to meet the Art Practice entrance standard, and
- to meet the Clinical Experience entrance standard, and
- to attend an interview, and
- hold a current Blue Card (working with children check) or equivalent professional registration before commencing the program, and retain for the duration of your enrolment in the program.
Course fees
Course fee
$13,425
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