Develop the advanced knowledge, skills and practical experience you'll need to thrive as a contemporary mental health professional.
The Master of Mental Health is designed for professionals working in health, social services or education who want to build advanced skills in contemporary mental health practice.
You'll be supported to work more effectively with complex mental health presentations using a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
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To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).
BE is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Mental Health are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).