Graduate Certificate in Mental Health (GCMH)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5040
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
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.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Dr Matthew Bambling
Email: m.bambling@uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3271 8657 or (07) 3163 3737
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
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
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.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
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
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 0
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Students who undertake vacation work, fieldwork or work experience will be required to fund their own travel and living expenses.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
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.
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCMH List. Refer to GCMH rules for further information.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
