Recognised by governments, private healthcare providers, and the public, mental health care is acknowledged as an area requiring significant development and expansion, particularly in the recruitment and retention of highly trained health professionals.
UNSW's new Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice offers flexible, online training for health professionals. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning guided by leading researchers, it addresses the growing need for skilled mental health practitioners.
The Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health within UNSW’s Medicine & Health faculty has a distinguished academic history, excelling in both research and education across postgraduate mental health degrees. Collaborations with renowned institutes ensure our students learn from cutting-edge knowledge in mental health care. The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice emphasises patient-centred care, ethical practice and community impact.
Join one of the world’s top medical faculties, UNSW's Medicine & Health faculty is ranked #54 globally for life sciences and medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025) and is within the top five medical faculties in Australia.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Entry into this program requires an undergraduate degree in a relevant health discipline (nursing, psychology, social work, medicine, occupational therapy, or other allied health).
In exceptional circumstances, applicants with qualifications from non-relevant disciplines and/or extensive relevant professional work experience (e.g., Aboriginal health workers) may be considered.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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