Griffith University

Master of Forensic Mental Health

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Master of Forensic Mental Health degree is delivered in collaboration with Queensland Health's Forensic Mental Health Service to provide postgraduate professional training for current or future forensic mental health practitioners, including nurses, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists. It also provides an extension to undergraduate degrees in nursing, applied science, criminology and criminal justice, and applied psychology.

The degree provides advanced training to enhance and develop specialist skills and knowledge to work more effectively with the forensic mental health population. You will gain a thorough 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.

Hold a three-year bachelor degree in a related field (Psychology, Nursing, Criminology, Social Work or other mental health-related discipline) from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale) OR

Hold a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale).

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $33,750 $33,750 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode Online
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $33,750 $33,750

Career opportunities

The Master of Forensic Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.

About Griffith University

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In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.

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