Overview
Key features
- Choose a proven course in mental healthcare – the 100% online Master of Mental Health at La Trobe University is developed in collaboration with Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA).
- You’ll learn from experts how to apply the skills outlined by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare so you can create clinical plans for clients. Graduate with hands-on experience.
Make an immediate impact on vulnerable populations
- Gain the wisdom, knowledge and skill set you need to become a qualified mental healthcare professional – one of the most in-demand positions in Australia as forecasted in the 2019 employment projections.
- With the online Master of Mental Health at La Trobe University, you’ll graduate with the clinical skills to engage in recovery-focused services.
- You’ll be prepared to make independent clinical judgments in mental health practice and develop clinical plans – all with a unique understanding of regional and rural perspectives on mental healthcare.
Course structure: gain critical perspectives in rural and regional care
- The Australian Government currently recognises mental healthcare as a national priority and acknowledges that providing services to those who live in rural communities is a significant challenge. La Trobe is the only university to offer an online Master of Mental Health that addresses rural and Indigenous mental health issues alongside traditional perspectives.
Career outlook: qualified mental health professionals are urgently needed
- The need for qualified mental health care professionals is critical. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an additional 800,000 Australians reported a mental or behavioural condition in a span of three years.
- The 2019 employment projections show that roles in social assistance services have an estimated growth rate of 17.1% – more than double the national average.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Therapeutic Skills
- Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment
- Mental Health Diagnosis
- Experiences and Perceptions of Mental Illness
- Considerations in Treatment, Recovery and Service Delivery
- Advanced Mental Health Practice
- Talk Based Therapies
- Therapeutic Pharmacology
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Critiquing Research Literature
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can start any time as we have multiple intakes each year.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
- Semi-structured
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Provider: 00115M
To apply for La Trobe’s Master of Mental Health, you’ll need to be a domestic student, have a completed application and the following:
- successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent)* in a health-related field
- transcripts from prior universities
- resume or CV
- AHPRA Registration (with no restriction to practice)
- Eligible professions are: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, Chinese Medicine, Chiropractor, Dental Practitioner, Medical Practitioner, Medication Radiation, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Osteopath, Paramedic, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife.
- employment in a setting that gives you access to mental health presentations
Make sure you meet all requirements
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3375 AUD / module≈ 3375 AUD / module -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3375 AUD / module≈ 3375 AUD / module
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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