Graduate Certificate in Mental Health (GCMH)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health is This program is not available to International students..
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5040
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a health, social work or other related field and relevant work experience OR post-secondary study and relevant work experience.
Additional application information
Persons without a degree may be considered where they can demonstrate that other training and relevant work experience is equivalent to an approved degree.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Dr Robert King - Discipline of Psychiatry
Email: r.king1@uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3271 8657 or (07) 3163 3737
Web: www.som.uq.edu.au
This program is not available to International students.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health?
This program provides health professionals with a knowledge base relevant to the provision of mental health services in their practice environments. Learning activities consist of a systematic reading program, weekly tutorials and intensive workshops (8 days per semester). The University will link remote students to tutorials by telephone or video conference but all students must attend 2 blocks (5 days and 3 days) of workshops each semester.
As this program does not meet the visa requirements for international students, prospective international students should consider the Master of Mental Health.
The course list for the Graduate Certificate comprises four mandatory courses which are also in the Master of Mental Health. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate can have these courses credited toward a Master of Mental Health if they wish to continue their studies and are admitted to that program.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a health, social work or other related field and relevant work experience OR post-secondary study and relevant work experience.
Additional application information
Persons without a degree may be considered where they can demonstrate that other training and relevant work experience is equivalent to an approved degree.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a health, social work or other related field and relevant work experience OR post-secondary study and relevant work experience.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 031225D
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students who undertake vacation work, fieldwork or work experience will be required to fund their own travel and living expenses.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
Careers
This program is designed to enhance the skills of the mental health professional workforce. It is anticipated that successful graduates would have enhanced employability and opportunities for advancement.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCMH List. Refer to GCMH rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
- Master of Mental Health (#24)
