In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

either

an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline such as Health Science, Social Work, Psychology, Medicine, Teaching, Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or related discipline; or
an undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline, and at least two years of documented relevant professional work experience; or
at least six years of documented relevant professional work experience, including clear evidence of career development, professional writing, and professional achievement or practice comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in cognate disciplines.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance; and, if relevant
professional experience.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

Advanced standing:

Applicants who possess an undergraduate degree in a cognate disciple such as Health Science, Social Work, Psychology or Medicine and can demonstrate at least 5 years of experience working in clinical settings with young people with mental ill-health will be eligible for advanced standing for at least one subject in the Graduate Diploma or Master of Youth Mental Health.

Applicants who have completed the Professional Certificate in Youth Psychiatry, offered by Orygen, within four years prior to course commencement may be granted advanced standing for the following subjects of the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Youth Mental Health:

PSYT90096 - Foundations of Youth Mental Health
PSYT90097 - Engaging and Assessing Young People.

English Language Criteria

Applicants are required to satisfy the university's English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Core Participation Requirements

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support.

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health