Deepen your mental health expertise
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.
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.
Program structure
Required courses (8) 96 units
MHN701 Financial Accounting
MHN702 Law of Business Associations
MHN703 Company Accounting
MHN704 Management Accounting
MHN705 Simulation in Practice Education
MHN706 Community and Primary Healthcare
MHN707 Infant Care
MHN708 Leadership in Clinical Practice
Note: Program structures are subject to change
Total units: 96
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the program structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.