Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health)

Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health) [exit point only]
Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health) [exit point only]

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) aims to prepare graduates who have appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to work competently as a mental health worker within their own communities and mainstream mental health services.

Originally designed in collaboration with a community-based Aboriginal Mental Health Steering Committee and the Greater Southern Area Health Service, this course was specifically designed for Indigenous mental health practitioners to meet the needs of the mental health workforce with a specific understanding of contemporary health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Today, this specialist course aims to prepare graduates to work within mental health services with all members of the community, with an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, their families and communities. It places mental health workers within a multi-disciplinary team working alongside other health professionals, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

What will I learn?

An understanding of primary healthcare, cultural safety, equity and socio-cultural aspects of care will enhance the graduates' understanding and appreciation of the clients' and their family's experience of emotional and social trauma and mental health problems.

Students may elect to exit the course following the completion of the first year of study with the Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health), or the first two years of study with the Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health).

Credit and articulation

Students who have already successfully completed the previously offered stand-alone Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health) or equivalent are awarded 128 points of credit into the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).

All recognition of prior learning will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional admission requirements

Refer to the workplace learning section for information on:

  • Immunisation
  • National Criminal Record Clearance

Campus

Wagga Wagga

Duration

3 years distance education

Graduation requirements

To graduate from the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health), students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (21 subjects).

Students who complete 128 points may exit with the Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health).

Students who complete 64 points may exit with the Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health).

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.

Career opportunities

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Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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At a glance

Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

3 years distance education

International?

NO

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

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