ObjectivesCSU’s Faculty of Science offers the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) in collaboration with a community-based Aboriginal Mental Health Steering Committee and the Greater Southern Area Health Service.
Academic titleBachelor of Health Science (Mental Health)
Course descriptionIncluding:
Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health) [exit point only] DipHlthSc(MentalHlth)
University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health) [exit point only] UniCertHlthSc(MentalHlth)
About the course
This course is specifically designed for Indigenous mental health practitioners to meet the needs of Indigenous communities.
Where it will take you
Graduates have been successfully employed at various levels within mainstream and community-based mental health services.
Articulation and credit
The University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health) and the Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health) are exit point only courses within the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
Students may elect to exit the course following the completion of the first year of study with the award University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health), or the first two years of study with the award Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health).
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.
All recognition of prior learning will be considered on a case by case basis.
Graduation requirements
To graduate from the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health), students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (23 subjects).
Students who complete 128 points may exit with the Diploma of Health Sciences (Mental Health) award.
Students who complete 64 points may exit with the Universtiy Certificate in Health Sciences (Mental Health) award.
Clinical requirements
Refer to the Clinical Requirements section following for information on: