The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Neuroscience is the only postgraduate program of its kind to be delivered fully online. Gain the knowledge you need to thrive as a mental health professional.

You will study through USC's Thompson Institute, benefiting from its unique integration of world-class research, clinical services, education and advocacy. You will learn from experts who are not only at the forefront of mental health and neuroscience research, but also translating the latest science into mental health practice to improve lives.

This program focuses on Australia's most pressing mental health issues and gives you insights into the neurobiology that underpins these conditions, and the new and emerging technologies and methods to predict, diagnose and treat them.

As a graduate, you will have knowledge of cutting-edge applied neuroscience which has the power to transform clinical practice across a wide range of mental health disciplines. Other important areas of focus in the program are youth mental health, advanced neuroimaging, suicide prevention, brain ageing, neurocognition, lifestyle factors, and stress-related disorders including PTSD.

This online program is highly interactive, offering regular contact with your course coordinator and fellow students. It takes advantage of its online format to provide a variety of stimulating high-quality resources designed to aid your attention and learning.

The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Neuroscience is ideal for existing health professionals who want to develop their understanding and knowledge in emerging aspects of mental health and neuroscience.

It builds on the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Neuroscience and is suitable as a pathway to higher degree research.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, candidates would normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant discipline, as determined by the Program Coordinator. Examples of relevant disciplines include science, medical science, nursing, medicine, psychology, health science and pharmacy.

How to apply

Applications for Semester 2, 2021 are open now. To apply for the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Neuroscience, submit the application form online via ApplyUSC.