Master of Forensic Mental Health
offered by University of New South Wales

Public University
38 acre campus
Estd. 1949

Master of Forensic Mental Health
at
UNSW
Overview

Developed advanced professional practice in the field of forensic mental health based on acquisition of knowledge and skills relevant to such practice

Duration	12 months
Total fee	₹22.16 Lakh
Mode of learning	Online
Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Forensic Mental Health
at
UNSW
Highlights

Earn a master's degree from UNSW Sydney

Master of Forensic Mental Health
at
UNSW
Course details

Skills you will learn

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More about this course

This program covers the theoretical and practical aspects of criminal, civil, child and family forensic mental health sub specialities
It is undertaken on a part-time two year basis. It is designed for mental health professionals including medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists
The program is also open for members of the legal profession, corrections, police and criminologists
The program aims to provide specialised levels of expertise in the clinical and legal aspects of Law and Forensic Mental Health to an emerging skilled multidisciplinary workforce

Master of Forensic Mental Health
at
UNSW
Curriculum

Core Courses

Law and Mental Health

Psychiatry and Criminal Law

Violence

Administration, Institutions and Services

Electives

Applied Research Methods for Public Health

Epidemiology and Statistics for Public Health

Public Health Perspectives of Indigenous Health

Evidence-informed Decision-making

Mental Disorders, Personality Disorders & Crime

Substance Use Problems and Offending

Disordered and Criminal Sexual Behaviour

Families, Children and Adolescents

Civil Law in relation to Psychiatry

Unusual Behaviours and Special Groups

Master of Forensic Mental Health
at
UNSW
Entry Requirements

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Education: Undergraduate degree in health, law, psychology or criminology and honours/postgraduate qualifications
Experience: 2 years professional experience in health, law, psychology or criminology

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