The Graduate Certificate in Applied Neuroscience is a four unit course, and is available on a part-time basis only.

Applied neuroscience is a multidisciplinary perspective drawn from the fields of human biology, psychology, education, and psychotherapy, enhancing the practice of professionals working with people.

By integrating the findings of the relatively young discipline of neuroscience with the more traditional emotional, cognitive, behavioural, developmental, and social knowledge of psychology, neuropsychotherapy provides a framework for understanding the human condition from a holistic perspective. Neuropsychotherapy strives to shift the brain into a state that enables these basic needs to be fully satisfied and resulting in best possible outcomes in people’s lives by engaging the brain through implicit memory rather than relying purely on language and explicit memory.

“Completing the Graduate Certificate in Applied Neuroscience provided me with the skills, knowledge and opportunity to not just discuss and learn about the brain and how it impacts teaching and learning; but also to implement practical strategies and processes that create an enriched environment where children and people can thrive. I would highly recommend this course.”
– Rachael, CHC Graduate

Applied neuroscience has the potential to transform professional practice in a wide range of disciplines such as psychology, medicine, psychiatry, counselling, education, human resource management, social work and nursing. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Neuroscience was formerly known as the Graduate Certificate in Neuropsychotherapy (SS33).

COURSE DETAILS

Course Code

SS32


QTAC Code

N/A


CRICOS Code

N/A


MODE

Online, self directed learning


MINIMUM SELECTION THRESHOLD (ATAR/RANK)

N/A

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Admission Criteria

COURSE ADMISSION CRITERIA

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RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION

Applicants with recent secondary education are not eligible for entry to this course.

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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are not eligible for admission to this course.

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HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY

Applicants with a Bachelor or higher degree in a relevant people-helping field are eligible for admission to this course.

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WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE

Applicants with work and life experience are not eligible for admission to this course.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.

EXAMINATION Minimum Requirement
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests)
PTE (Academic) 59 (at least 51 in all subtests)
TOEFL (PBT) 577
TOEFL (IBT) 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking)
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WHAT TO EXPECT

Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to think creatively, be curious and innovate.

Some of the highlights in this course include:
  • Learning about what is happening at the cutting edge of developments in applied interpersonal neuroscience.
  • The opportunity to share ideas and learning with course participants from a range of industries in the forums.
  • The opportunity in your final unit to develop specialised applied neuroscience tools specific to your industry or work.
  • Staff who care about you and your wellbeing.
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Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Neuroscience consists of 4 core units. It is offered on a part-time basis only.

In planning their courses, students must consult the Social Sciences Courses Handbook for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.

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Fees & Scholarships

FEES

All courses at CHC have study costs that are determined by whether you are a domestic student or an international student, and whether you are in a fee-paying place or Commonwealth supported place.
Different payment options are available, and eligible students can access the Commonwealth government’s HELP scheme to defer the payment of their study costs.
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SCHOLARSHIPS

CHC has a number of scholarships available in particular course areas to help students who are coming to CHC as school-leavers.

The Government also provides some financial assistance to students to help the transition into study.

Further information about scholarships and government financial assistance is available below.

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GETTING STARTED AT CHC

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