Master of Mental Health Science for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

The Master of Mental Health Science allows Graduate students who are working in the health, welfare and criminal justice areas and disciplines to further their education by a combination of coursework and research. Students can choose to specialise in Forensic Behavioural Science, Community Mental Health and Child Psychotherapy. This course prepares graduates for senior clinical, management, policy and planning mental health positions in both clinical and non-clinical settings. Students, who choose the Child Psychotherapy specialization and complete the 8 units in the prescribed order, will be able to apply for Professional recognition with the Psychotherapy Associations in Australia.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Students seeking to be considered eligible for professional recognition (at Graduate Diploma level) in the Child Psychotherapy pathway/stream need to complete all 8 CPS units. Successful completion fulfils one of the criteria for professionals to be employed under the Child Psychotherapists Award and to be eligible for membership of the Victorian Child Psychotherapists' Association.

Why study Master of Mental Health Science?

Why study the Master of Mental Health Science?

The Master of Mental Health Science will provide you with advanced training and knowledge up-skilling in the disciplines dealing with mental health issues in the community and closed environments. The Master of Mental Health Science is available by coursework or minor thesis and provides the opportunity to exit the course at a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma levels as long as requirements for that alternative exit have been met.

The program offer specialisations in Forensic Behavioural Science, Community Mental Health and Child Psychotherapy.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

3 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 18,000 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • Off-campus: part-time

There is a mandatory on-campus workshop requirement

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 4508

CRICOS code:

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Postgraduate Administrative Officer
Tel: 03 9905 3968
Email: mmhs.psych@monash.edu

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Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

A Bachelors degree in a relevant field and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience via submission of a comprehensive CV.

Special application requirements

Applicants who do not meet the minimum entrance requirements can apply and if granted an offer, must complete 4 core units with a credit or above in each unit to be allowed to proceed to second year.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Major study areas

The program offer specialisations in Forensic Behavioural Science, Community Mental Health and Child Psychotherapy.

Please refer to the following link for more information:

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/course/pgrad/mmhs-index.html