Graduate Certificate of Forensic Mental Health
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Year |
2011 |
Course Code |
72911 |
Version |
1 |
Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course p re-requisites |
Completion of an appropriate undergraduate health degree, from this or another University; or Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, and at least two years of suitable experience; or In exceptional cases, evidence of appropriate professional experience including a minimum of five years working in the primary health field. |
Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
12 credit points |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
NS5360:03 Issues in Forensic Mental Health 1
NS5361:03 The Law, Social Policy and the Mentally Ill Offender
NS5362:03 Issues in Forensic Mental Health 2
NS5363:03 Forensic Psychopathology and Psychotherapy 1
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
4 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
3 credit points |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 9 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree |
Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable |
Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
1-10 |
10/2010 |
Original document |
01/2011 |