13.9% projected employment growth by 2026.
(Labourmarketinsights.gov.au)
Degree overview
Improve health outcomes for custodial patients
Study custodial health and become an expert in addressing the health needs of those within the criminal justice system. You’ll learn about current social justice and health issues. You can apply this to your clinical practice to deliver healthcare based on solid evidence.
On graduating, you'll be able to improve health outcomes for custodial patients in your chosen clinical setting. You’ll also have the skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
$104,000
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median starting salary
90.1% employed
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full-time after graduating
Career opportunities
On completion, possible career paths may include:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Custodial Allied Health Professional
- Custodial Health Nurse
- Health Promotions Nurse.
$1,937 median weekly income before tax.
(Labourmarketinsights.gov.au)
What you will study
Key areas of study include:
- Health and Substance Misuse
- Mental Health Acute Care
- Cultural Context of Custody
- Advanced Symptom Management in Clinical Practice
Our industry partners
We partner with the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) and non-government organisations within the correctional services industry.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
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