Overview

This program is only available in part-time mode. The program provides an opportunity for a comprehensive training in forensic mental health. It 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 … For more content click the Read More button below. 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. It draws upon the existing body of leading expertise in law, medicine and nursing, and the rich clinical resources of the Justice Health Long Bay Matraville complex, which includes the high secure Forensic Hospital.

Learning Outcomes

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Demonstrate effective communication skills, particularly written communication skills, vital to the professional and academic practice within the field of forensic mental health
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Develop an advanced awareness of the role of a forensic mental health professional in the context of a field which is international and interdisciplinary; a field which involves the assessment and management of individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and often suffering social disadvantage
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Develop an advanced understanding of the impact of issues, relevant to forensic mental health and the professional practitioner in the field, on society as a whole and the ethical implications of such practice
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Develop an advanced and critical understanding of the research literature relevant to the professional and academic practice which underpins the field of forensic mental health
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Develop advanced professional practice in the field of forensic mental health based on acquisition of knowledge and skills relevant to such practice

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Admission Requirements

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Minimum Entry Requirements

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Progression Requirements

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Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Diploma in Forensic Mental Health - GDipFMH5512 - Forensic Mental Health
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health - GCertFMH7312 - Forensic Mental Health

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Program Fees

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