In this integrated vertical degree, you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the application of clinical, development, biological, cognitive, social, and organisational psychology. You’ll then build on this broad knowledge base with studies in the growing specialist area of mental health practice. You’ll extend your knowledge of psychological services as they apply to mental illness. You’ll learn the latest evidence-based research and specialised knowledge about health services for people with mental illness. You’ll collaborate with consumers, carers, and mental health professionals in your studies so that you’re prepared for a profession in various settings where mental health knowledge is essential. You’ll undertake a professional practice placement within the field of mental health as part of this degree. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Mental Health Practice at GU.
Bachelor of Psychological Science courses are conducted at the Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt and Master of Mental Health Practice courses are conducted online (with in-field professional placement).
This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.
For minimum age requirements please visit Institution minimum age requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/guaranteed-admission.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
80.75
67.30
60.05
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
86.75
74.70
68.05
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Work and life experience
Recent secondary education
Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank
Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor
International students
All students
Number of students
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0
<5*
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<5*
0
<5*
0
8
Percentage of all students
<5*
0.0%
<5*
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<5*
0.0%
<5*
0.0%
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
You’ll be ready for a range of opportunities in the health workforce such as community support worker, peer support worker, disability worker, housing officer, police liaison officer, and other mental health support roles.
As a Bachelor of Psychological Science graduate, you will be eligible for affiliate membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
4 years Full time