An Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major in a relevant field, such as nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or related health care roles. Applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis from other disciplines such as social sciences, liberal arts or education, and must include a 500-word personal statement articulating the applicant’s motivations, goals and how their background prepares them for the program.

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An overseas qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major in a relevant health sciences field, such as mursing, psychology, social work, counselling or related health care roles. Applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis from other disciplines such as social sciences, liberal arts or education, and must include a 500-word personal statement articulating the applicant’s motivations, goals and how their backrgound prepares them for the program.

The Mental Health Program may require an interview as part of the application process, particularly for:
– Applicants from non-health science backgrounds
– Cases where additional information is needed to make an admission decision
The interview will be conducted by the Head of Program or designated Faculty Member and will assess the applicant’s suitability for the program, understanding of the field, and alignment with program goals. Interviews may be conducted in person, via video conference, or by phone, depending on circumstances.
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified via email with further instructions.
Please note that an interview does not guarantee admission to the program.

Note: Applicants who are not eligible for direct entry to this course but are eligible for entry to the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, can transition to the Master’s degree, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma requirements.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Applicants who have not completed substantial tertiary studies in English will need to meet our English Language Requirements.

Please note: Although this course does not directly lead to a registration as a health professional, on completion of this course, those wishing to register as a health professional in Australia will also need to satisfy the AHPRA requirement of an overall IELTS score of 7.