Griffith University
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health is delivered in collaboration with Queensland Health's Forensic Mental Health Service to provide students with a broad knowledge base of forensic mental health.
The target audience for this program are students with little professional knowledge of forensic mental health. Students will leave the program with a broad understanding of research-based knowledge in forensic mental health and how it is applied in practice.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Recognised undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution
In selected circumstances, applicants without a recognised undergraduate degree may apply for entry based on their work experience in a forensic mental health related field. In these circumstances, the applicant must supply evidence of relevant professional registration or vocational experience in a forensic mental health related field. Such applicants, who will normally have worked relevant positions for a minimum of 5 years, will be required to provide references from their employers supporting their application for admission and attesting to their ability to complete the program. In these cases, the Program Director will make the final decision and must be satisfied as to the applicant's ability to complete such a course of study.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Mental Health Specialist
A Mental Health Specialist supports individuals dealing with mental health issues by providing professional assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Y...
Forensic Psychologist
A Forensic Psychologist applies psychological principles within the legal and criminal justice systems to understand criminal behaviour and support...
About Griffith University
Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.
Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.
Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.
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