Forensic Mental Health
Forensic Mental Health is a sub-specialty of mental health in which scientific and clinical expertise is applied in legal contexts, combining civil, criminal, correctional and legislative matters. It embraces the therapeutic objectives of mental health services for a specific forensic target group, as well as providing mental, health evaluation and consultation in the legal justice system.
Forensic Mental Health in the Media
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UNSW Handbook Links
Program Handbook
About the Program
The Forensic Mental Health Program has been developed to enhance the knowledge and skills of a broad range of professionals working at the interface of human services and criminal justice systems.
While the program content is based in forensic psychiatry, the disciplines of forensic psychology, nursing and law contribute to this exciting new frontier. Our academic contributors are also leading authorities in their clinical fields which allow for participation of students in the challenges of the forensic workplace. In addition, the expert knowledge and experience of our academic staff relate to both the Australia-wide and international forensic context.
For detailed information about the length of study, core courses, electives, fees and entry requirements, please refer to the UNSW Handbook.
We have also compiled some
Frequently Asked Questions to assist with your enrolment.
Program Staff
The Forensic Mental Health program is taught and administered by a highly qualified team of professionals.
Career Opportunities
There are career opportunities in private practice in Forensic Mental Health - also with Government Stakeholders including Department of Corrective Services, Department of Community Services and Department of Aged Disability & Health Care. Additional employment will also be available in Area Mental Health, Juvenile Justice, Police and Correctional Services.
Who should consider a degree in Forensic Mental Health?
The degree is designed for mental health professionals including medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists. The program is also open to correctional staff and other related professions.
Research Programs
Supervision available in Forensic Mental Health. Contact
Project Manager or
Professor Philip Mitchell for details.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Masters of Philosophy in Forensic Mental Health (MPhil FMH 2712)
Masters in Philosophy (MPhil) in Forensic Mental Health
The Masters in Philosophy in Forensic Mental Healthis a research degree designed to provide research training for candidates wishing to progress to a PhD. or who wish to develop competencies in researching Forensic Mental Health. The MPhil comprises 24 Units of Credit (UoC) of coursework and a thesis of no more than 40,000 words on an approved topic.
The normal full-time duration is 3 semesters (one semester of coursework and two semesters of thesis) full-time or 6 semesters part-time.
Articulation from an MPhil to a PhD is possible and advanced standing may be given for courses completed as part of the Masters of Forensic Mental Health or equivalent. |