Health (Mental Health)

Further specialise in mental health

Extend your knowledge in Mental Health with USQ’s Master of Health. As part of your studies, you will further develop expertise skills in mental health care, enabling you to work as a clinically skilled member of mental health teams in developing and established services.

Career opportunities

This degree will enhance your career opportunities in the mental health field as a specialist. Interested in going onto further study? Successful completion of the Master of Health will qualify you to apply for PhD entry.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses5

Specialisation courses6

plus 1 x elective1

Total12

Course codeCourse name

Mental Health Specialisation:

HEA8001Contexts of Practice1

MHN5120Advanced Mental Health Nursing 1

HEA8302Culture as a Determinant of Health

MHN5130Counselling and Group Work

HSC8050Research Methodology for the Human Sciences

MHN5160Advanced Mental Health Nursing 2

HSC8060Research Project Design

MHN5170Healing and Therapeutics

HSC8070Health Masters Project A

NUR8340The Law and Health Care Practice

HSC8080Health Masters Project B

plus 1 x elective course

1 On-campus at Fraser Coast campus only
 

Entry requirements

• Must be a health professional or working in health related areas
• 3-year undergraduate degree in a health discipline from an Australian or internationally recognised University or equivalent
• Hold a current nursing registration with the Australian Health Professional Registration Authority
• Must have and produce certified copies of current basic life support competency and annual medication competency certification

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

• Must be a health professional or working in health related areas
• 3-year undergraduate degree in a health discipline from an Australian or internationally recognised University or equivalent
• Hold a current nursing registration with the Australian Health Professional Registration Authority
• Must have and produce certified copies of current basic life support competency and annual medication competency certification

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.