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Charles Sturt University

  • 24% international / 76% domestic

Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health)

  • Bachelor

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander wanting to develop key skills to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for your people?

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar

About this course

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander wanting to develop key skills to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for your people? The Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) from Charles Sturt University will prepare you to be a mental health professional.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

As a graduate, you'll be sought after to work across various levels of mainstream and community-based mental health services. At times graduates have come back into the course as guests and/or lectures, sharing their knowledge, skills and experiences.

  • Combine your cultural values with mental health expertise to build change

    Bring a holistic approach to building mental healthcare solutions - focusing on aspects of spirituality as well as the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of the individual and community.

  • Drive lasting change for your community

    There is evidence that increasing involvement and control of health policy, health initiatives and service delivery by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people delivers improved health outcomes. As a qualified mental health worker in your community your voice will be critical in driving informed change.

  • Take your skills to urban, regional and remote Australia

    This course will arm you with the skills and experience to deliver support to Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals, families and communities across all settings.