Course details

Summary

This certificate allows you to complete postgraduate taught courses in a diverse range of subjects that are related to health sciences.

It offers a broad range of subjects that will cater for all interests, allowing a generic personalised programme of study.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHSc) programme specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health is designed for graduates in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, or social work who are wishing to further develop their skills and knowledge in this field. Areas of focus include child and adolescent development, psychopathology, assessment and case studies.

A limited number of fully funded places are available for applicants who meet certain criteria.

This specialisation is offered by the School of Medicine. Courses in this specialisation are offered in a Flexible learning format.

Students are required to enrol in, and complete, the following courses.

PSYCHIAT 740 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (15 Points)

PSYCHIAT 747 - Child and Adolescent Development (15 Points)

PSYCHIAT 768 - Assessment, Formulation and Treatment Planning in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (30 Points)

Or at least 45 points from

PSYCHIAT 740 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (15 Points)

PSYCHIAT 747 - Child and Adolescent Development (15 Points)

PSYCHIAT 768 - Assessment, Formulation and Treatment Planning in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (30 Points)

PSYCHIAT 769 - CBT with Children, Adolescents and their Families 1 (15 Points)

PSYCHIAT 770 - CBT with Children, Adolescents and their Families 2 (15 Points)

and up to 15 points from other courses approved by the Head of the School of Medicine.

Further study

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences, specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Entry criteria

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a health-related discipline such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, or social work.

English language requirements:

IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.