Graduate Diploma
By completing Southern Cross University's online Graduate Diploma of Mental Health course, you gain expert knowledge in mental health and psychiatry, while building the skills needed to confidently respond to patients experiencing mild, moderate and severe mental health challenges.
Developed with the latest industry standards in mind, this program prepares you to work within a range of health settings and disciplines. You will access current and clinically relevant, evidence-based knowledge and learn from leading and clinically active mental health academics from the internationally recognised School of Health and Human Sciences.
To qualify for entry into the Graduate Diploma, all applicants must:
If you are a registered nurse, you could also be eligible for the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing. Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules.
We may recognise and grant credit for past education, qualifications and/or work experience in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.
Find out more about applying for advanced standing.
Gain the skills to be well-rounded mental health professional with the ability to work in a variety of mental health roles.
Contemporary mental health focusLearn from clinically active academics and gain a contemporary understanding of emerging trends in mental health care.
Develop an evidence-based practiceDevelop skills through evidence-based theories and knowledge that can be applied immediately in practice or hospital setting.