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Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Science (GD-MHSC)
Graduate DiplomaYear: 2018 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Melbourne Medical School
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator
Dr Jerome Sarris
Overview
Award title | Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Science |
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Year & campus | 2018 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 8 |
Credit points | 100 credit points |
Duration | 24 months part-time |
There will be no intake into the GD-MHSC in 2017
Mental health issues are an increasing problem in current social contexts. They range from high prevalence problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and substance misuse to severe chronic, disabling and life threatening conditions. The burden of mental health issues is borne by the healthcare system, organisations and the community as a whole. The main approach to managing mental health issues has emphasised a multidisciplinary framework. The Master of Mental Health Science (MC-MHSC) course is aimed primarily at those currently working or planning to work in the field of mental health or for those working in organisations where mental health issues are prevalent. This may include those with backgrounds in nursing, social work, occupational therapy and other allied health fields and also those working in the emergency services, schools and other organisations. The MC-MHSC is a part-time, nested programme with potential exit points of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master. It is themed according to five across the lifespan streams including Infant, Child, Youth, Adult and Aged Mental Health. The programme involves core subjects as well as a number of selectives by stream over the first two years of the course. The third year entails a research project within the nominated lifespan stream of the course. The research project will require students to propose a research question, choose and design a methodology for a relevant mental health issue within their stream, and conduct a research investigation for that lifespan cohort. The aim of the course is to broaden the understanding and skill sets of those working in the mental health field through critical analysis, and practical application.
The MC-MHSC involves a tiered approach to learning. The Graduate Certificate (Year 1) provides essential background theory and foundation subjects. Students will be asked to critically appraise the theories and frameworks which lie at the basis of working in the field of mental health. Following successful completion of Year 1, students may elect to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Science. Progression to the Graduate Diploma course (Year 2) will require a pass of greater than 70% (H2B). The Graduate Diploma course will build upon theoretical considerations presented in Year 1 and focus more on the application of these concepts as they are used in the field of Mental Health. Included in this is an emphasis on the methods used in developing an evidence base and the critical appraisal of the evidence supporting these approaches. Students successfully completing the Year 2 may elect to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Science. Progression to the Masters (Capstone, Year 3) will require a pass of greater than 75% (H2A) in Year 2 and the successful completion of key research subjects including “The Principles of Social Research Design” and “Biostatistics” subjects.
Last updated: 12 November 2024