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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Neuroscience

  • Graduate Certificate

Understand the changing landscape of mental health. This online program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of mental health, with a focus on the latest research and treatment options across a range of mental and substance-use disorders.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
AR503
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$10,200 total

About this course

Understand the changing landscape of mental health. This online program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of mental health, with a focus on the latest research and treatment options across a range of mental and substance-use disorders.

This program is also suitable as a pathway to higher degree research, or to the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Neuroscience.

In this program you will:

  • Study through USC's Thompson Institute and benefit from its unique integration of world-class research, clinical services, education and advocacy
  • Gain knowledge of cutting-edge applied neuroscience that has the power to transform mental health practice across a wide range of disciplines
  • Study other important areas of focus in the program, including youth mental health, advanced neuroimaging, and suicide prevention

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, candidates would normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant discipline, as determined by the Program Coordinator.

Examples of relevant disciplines include science, medical science, nursing, medicine, psychology, health science and pharmacy.

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Apply mental health understanding in current career
  • Education
  • Emerging research fields
  • Mental health
  • Neuroscience
  • Pathway to higher degree research
  • Policy
  • Public Health
  • Working with vulnerable people
  • Working with young people

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
88%
Skill scale
88%
Teaching scale