Course Level
Postgraduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate of Forensic Psychiatric Practice
The Graduate Certificate of Forensic Psychiatric Practice is designed to provide psychiatrists with the knowledge and skills needed to specialise in forensic practice.The course provides academic and practical skills relevant to the practice of forensic psychiatry. It includes principles of risk assessment, expert testimony, writing forensic court reports and ethical conduct. This course provides the specific training for forensic psychiatrists to graduate as skilled professionals and leaders in the field.This course is the only dedicated forensic psychiatry qualification offered in Australia. It satisfies the academic requirements set out by the Royal Australian and N
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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Hawthorn | Part-time - 2 years | $18,640 | N/A |
Structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Forensic Psychiatric Practice students must complete 50 credit points comprising of: Three core units of study (37.5 credit points); One elective unit of study from list of specified alternatives (12.5 credit points)
Entry requirements
- Students must be enrolled in an Advanced Training Course for Forensic Psychiatry, such as that offered by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Forensic Psychiatry (RANZCP) (or equivalent), or
- be a registered consulting Clinical and/or Forensic Psychiatrist. The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
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