Master of Forensic Mental Health

This degree is delivered in collaboration with Queensland Health's Forensic Mental Health Service to provide postgraduate professional training for current or future forensic mental health practitioners, including nurses, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists. It also provides an extension to undergraduate degrees in nursing, applied science, criminology and criminal justice, and applied psychology. The degree provides advanced training to enhance and develop specialist skills and knowledge to work more effectively with the forensic mental health population. You will gain a thorough understanding of research-based knowledge in forensic mental health and how it is applied in practice. Duration The Master of Forensic Mental Health offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies: If you have: You may be eligible to complete this program in: Bachelor, related discipline 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent Bachelor Honours, related discipline OR Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent (with 40 credit points of advanced standing)