Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Neuroscience
Understand the changing landscape of mental health. This online program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of mental health, with a focus on the latest research and treatment options across a range of mental and substance-use disorders.
This program is also suitable as a pathway to higher degree research, or to the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Neuroscience.
In this program you will:
- Study through USC’s Thompson Institute and benefit from its unique integration of world-class research, clinical services, education and advocacy
- Gain knowledge of cutting-edge applied neuroscience that has the power to transform mental health practice across a wide range of disciplines
- Study other important areas of focus in the program, including youth mental health, advanced neuroimaging, and suicide prevention
Location
Duration
Part-time only Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP / Fee-paying Annual fee / Estimated total feeStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
This program is not CRICOS registered. Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to onshore international students on a Student Visa.
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.
Additional entry information
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Successfully complete 48 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.
- CSP estimate
- A$4,148
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$10,676
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$13,900
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$13,900