Master of Mental Health and Neuroscience
Become research-ready and prepared for the future of mental health and neuroscience. This fully-online Master program provides a pathway to higher research or academia and offers a continuation for those who have completed a Graduate Diploma.
Studying through UniSC’s Thompson Institute, you will learn from experts who are not only at the forefront of mental health and neuroscience research, education, and advocacy, but are also translating the latest science into mental health practice to improve lives.
You will also learn about the growing role of advanced neuroimaging techniques in research, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as new approaches to mental health treatment, such as brain stimulation.
Areas of focus include youth mental health, advanced neuroimaging, suicide prevention, brain ageing, neurocognition, lifestyle factors, and stress-related disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder.
This program is highly interactive, offering regular contact with your course coordinator and fellow students. It takes advantage of its online format to provide a variety of stimulating high-quality resources designed to aid your attention and learning.
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Fee-paying Annual feeStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Online
- Total courses
- 11
- Total units
- 144
- Duration
- 1.5 years full time or equivalent part time 1.5 years full time or equivalent part time
- CRICOS code
- na
- UniSC program code
- AR706
- Program coordinator
Specialised courses (11) 144 units
MHN700 Research Principles in Mental Health and Neuroscience
MHN701 Mental Health and Neuroscience: Translational Research
MHN702 Youth Mental Health and Neurobiology
MHN703 Neuroimaging Advances in Mental Health
MHN704 Understanding and Preventing Suicide
MHN705 Healthy Brain Ageing
MHN706 Neurocognition and Mental Health
MHN707 Stress-related Disorders
MHN708 Lifestyle Factors and Mental Health
MHN710 Research Perspectives and Implementation B(24 units)
MHN711 Research Perspectives and Implementation A
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
- Successfully complete 144 units as outlined in the program structure
This study sequence reflects the current program structure. Continuing students must follow their commencing structure, which can be found in the previous student handbooks.
To be considered for admission, candidates would be required to hold an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant discipline, as determined by the Program Coordinator.
Examples of relevant disciplines include science, medical science, nursing, medicine, psychology, health science, pharmacy, counselling, occupational therapy, paramedicine, speech pathology and social work.
Master of Mental Health and Neuroscience offers a limited number of places.
English language requirements
Special selection criteria
Applicants must also complete a Personal Statement Form (up to 500 words) detailing the following:
- What is your motivation to choose the Master in Mental Health and Neuroscience program?
- How do your previous studies and experience align with the degree?
To ensure availability of a high-quality research project for each student, there are limited places available for this program. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement and personal statement, which are evaluated holistically by a small team of teaching staff.
All documentation must be submitted by the application closing date. Applications that are not full and complete by the closing date will not be accepted.
Additional entry information
Standard English language requirements apply.
Credit precedents
- Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Neuroscience or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Neuroscience will be entitled to full course credit as applicable
- Students coming in with 48 units of credit or above will need to study part-time
Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
Refer to Master of Mental Health and Neuroscience - Inherent Academic Requirements
UniSC strongly supports the rights of all people to pursue studies. The University embraces diversity and endeavours to accommodate all students.
What are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs)?
The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program.
Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.
UniSC is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, placement and other activities to enable students to participate in their program.
Reasonable adjustments must not fundamentally change the nature of the IAR.
Consideration is given to a student's cultural and religious background/beliefs, which may impact on participation in their program or course. For further information contact Student Support.
Why are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs) important?
IARs ensure the academic integrity of a program is maintained and preserves the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.
How does this affect you?
To successfully complete a program at UniSC, you need to be able to meet all the Inherent Academic Requirements.
If you are applying for a program, you should read the IAR statement carefully to ensure you are able to meet them.
If you have a disability or chronic health condition, contact a UniSC Disability Advisor to talk about the adjustments that may be put in place so you can meet the requirements.
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$24,558 - 2025 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$28,990
Postgraduate coursework places
All postgraduate coursework programs are subject to tuition fees unless the postgraduate program is offered under Commonwealth support arrangements.
Eligible students (Australian citizens, permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand Citizens who hold a Special Category Visa and meet the eligibility requirements) may seek assistance to defer payment via a FEE-HELP loan.
International fee-paying places
Annual tuition fees are based on 2025 rates and the equivalent full-time student load as per the recommended study sequence in the relevant program.
Actual fees payable are based on the actual enrolment load in a teaching period (excluding Study Abroad and Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway).
All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$).
To apply for the Master of Mental Health and Neuroscience, submit the completed application form and personal statement form to UniSC.
Domestic applicants apply for admission direct to UniSC.
Find out about how to apply and key application closing dates.
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