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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health

  • Graduate Certificate

Develop professionally and open pathways to your masters with the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5040
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Develop professionally and open pathways to your masters with the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.

Entry requirements

Entry 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
  • to have completed post-secondary studies and have 5 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a mental health setting.

Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • 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
  • to have completed post-secondary studies and have 5 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a mental health setting.

Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
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Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

Herston

What you will learn

  • Study courses that extend your knowledge and skills in mental health practice, including assessments, counselling, treatment options and legislative frameworks.
  • Learn from highly experienced practitioners and researchers, many of whom have national or international reputations for scholarship and professional practice.
  • Enjoy a flexible study environment that respects your concurrent professional commitments.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Counsellor
  • Mental health services manager
  • Mental health support worker
  • Community mental health practitioner
  • Mental health clinician
  • Patient assessor
  • Health and well-being consultant

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
77.9%
Overall satisfaction
74%
Skill scale
62.3%
Teaching scale
84%
Employed full-time
$87.2k
Average salary