Master of Forensic Mental Health

Higher education

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Forensic Mental Health course, a student must hold:

• a three-year Bachelor degree in a related field (Psychology, Nursing, Criminology, Social Work or other mental health-related discipline)from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale)
• OR a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale).

English Proficiency Requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5
• OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
• OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
• OR an overall score of 68 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with a minimum of 60 in all Communicative Skills.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Students who successfully complete the following program will progress directly to their Griffith degree program:

Griffith Academic English Direct Entry Program

The above requirements are HIGHER than those stipulated in University policy. Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following policy for further information:

Postgraduate Qualifications (AQF Level 8 & 9) Policy

Griffith University may award credit for prior learning. Students can apply to gain credit for prior learning at the postgraduate level by lodging a credit transfer application form. For further information and a copy of the form, please contact Griffith University.

This degree is delivered in collaboration with Queensland Health's Forensic Mental Health Service to provide postgraduate professional training for current or future forensic mental health practitioners, including nurses, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists. It also provides an extension to undergraduate degrees in nursing, applied science, criminology and criminal justice, and applied psychology. The degree provides advanced training to enhance and develop specialist skills and knowledge to work more effectively with the forensic mental health population. You will gain a thorough understanding of research-based knowledge in forensic mental health and how it is applied in practice.

Award Requirements

To be eligible for the award of Master of Forensic Mental Health (MForMentH), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below:

• gain 80 credit points for the core subjects and
• gain 40 credit points for elective subjects
• the maximum period for completing this program is 5 years.

When you have completed your final session of study, OUA students should notify Griffith University of their intention to graduate with the award of Master of Forensic Mental Health. Please contact Griffith (OUA) Services on oua-services@griffith.edu.au.

Changes in 2021:

Structure change:

• Students need to complete 7 Core subjects (including 1 Research subject) and 4 electives.
• CCJ711 - Forensic Mental Health Legislation and Policies has been removed as a Core subject. Students who have completed this subject need to complete only 3 electives.