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Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health)

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The Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) from Charles Sturt University is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to develop skills for improving health and wellbeing outcomes. It prepares students for roles in community, health, and mental healthcare services.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 6 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar
Domestic Fees
$9,536 per year

About this course

Overview

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander wanting to develop key skills to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for your people? The Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) from Charles Sturt University will prepare you to be a mental health professional.

This course will allow you to work within all facets of community, health and mental healthcare services.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health)
  • Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health) [Exit point only]

Entry requirements

  • Applicants will be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background; AND
  • Hold one of the following:
    • Cert III with experience in mental health; OR
    • Cert IV or higher qualification e.g. diploma; OR
    • HSC with a minimum ATAR of 60 (adjusted); OR
    • Holds an employment contract for a traineeship with NSW Health or Victoria Heath for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Worker (copy of employment letter must be provided); OR
    • Successful completion of the Charles Sturt University 'Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation'.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
  • Mental health counsellor
  • Program development officer

Course structure

Essential set (192 pts)Core subjects192 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsMHP105Introduction to Primary Health Care: Mental Health8 credit ptsMHP109The Body, Illness and Health8 credit ptsMHP112History, Social and Emotional Wellbeing8 credit ptsMHP116Mental Health Theory 18 credit ptsMHP113Introduction to Pharmacology in Mental Health8 credit ptsMHP114Human Development Across the Lifespan8 credit ptsMHP115Introduction to Substance Use: Alcohol and Other Drugs8 credit ptsMHP117Mental Health Clinical 18 credit ptsMHP209Mental Health, Law and Ethics8 credit ptsMHP212Healing Our Spirit: Grief, Loss and Yarning8 credit ptsMHP214Primary Health Care: Community Development8 credit ptsMHP216Suicide Prevention8 credit ptsMHP217Assessment and Crisis Management16 credit ptsMHP218Mental Health Theory 28 credit ptsMHP219Mental Health Clinical 28 credit ptsMHP309Treatment and Management of Alcohol and Other Substances Use8 credit ptsMHP310Complex Mental Health Presentation and Management8 credit ptsMHP312Sexual Assault, Family Violence and Associated Trauma8 credit ptsMHP313Working with Families and Diverse Communities8 credit ptsMHP314Research Methods in Mental Health8 credit ptsMHP315Professional Issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health8 credit ptsMHP320Mental Health Clinical 316 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Charles Sturt University.
84.4%
Overall satisfaction
87%
Skill scale
71.8%
Teaching scale
80.7%
Employed full-time
$65.4k
Average salary