Program Overview
The Mental Health at Australian Catholic University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mental Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mental Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Governance in Health Care
- Independent Project
- Interpreting Health Research
- Recovery Oriented Mental Health
- Holistic Individual Centred Mental Health Practice
- Health Promotion and Social Inclusion
- Balancing Risk in Recovery
- Reflective Practice and Clinical Supervision in Mental Health
- Ethics in Contemporary Practice
- Advanced Decision Making
- Organisational Contexts and Management
- Quality in Health Care
- Resource Management
- Policy and Planning in Health Care
- Theoretical Foundations in Clinical Education
- Facilitating Learning in Clinical Settings
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Clinical Consultation and Negotiation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor degree
- Official Academic Transcript(s): You must provide academic transcripts (and/or equivalent professional qualifications) for all current or previous study listed on your application. A transcript downloaded from a website is not acceptable.
- Curriculum Vitae: Where work experience is part of the course entry requirements, you will be required to provide a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae with your online application.
- English proficiency test results
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian Catholic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University
Queensland, Australia
university with six campuses across Australia
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
