Master of Mental Health Nursing
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
RMIT is one of the longest standing providers of nursing education in Australia and sits at the forefront of nursing education and research. We are the leading provider of postgraduate mental health nursing education in Australia. Our mental health nursing qualifications are linked and supported by industry partners and are offered to nurses across Australia working in acute, forensic services, child and adolescent, aged mental health, addictions, homelessness teams and consultation liaison services. To undertake this degree, you should be a registered nurse with at least 840 hours experience working in mental health clinical practice or you will be currently completing a graduate year in mental health nursing. As a student of this degree, you'll study advanced individual and group counselling, mental health treatment, contemporary nursing issues, global health, physical health assessment, psychopharmacology, leadership, clinical teaching, mentorship and research.
Structure
The Master of Mental Health Nursing consists of 144 credit points, from a selection of 12 and 24 credit point courses. After completing 96 credit points of study approved by the Program Manager, you may exit with a graduate diploma.
Standard entry requirements
An Australian bachelor degree in Nursing, or equivalent OR An Australian bachelor degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent. AND Current registration or be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. AND 840 hours of supervised clinical practice already completed in the field of mental health nursing OR you are completing this as part of a graduate year program in mental health nursing or supervised practice during the candidature.
Recognition
Applicants can join the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses and cite this qualification as part of their application for credentialing. Credentialed mental health nurses can be funded for employment under the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program. Graduates can apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and after obtaining credentialing with the ACMHN may seek a provider number for private practice or practice in any Australian state or territory under the mental health nurse incentive program. To register in Australia students need English languages skills at IELTS academic level 7 or equivalent within the two years prior to registration.
Study pathways
Graduates of the RMIT's Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing are eligible to seek 96 points of credit transfer towards the Master of Mental Health Nursing. Applicants who have completed an equivalent postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma (which must include a Research Methods component) in mental health nursing at another university can claim a maximum of 72 points credit (50%) towards the Master of Mental Health Nursing degree at RMIT. Students can also apply for credit if they have completed a recognised psychiatric graduate nurse program (that was at least 12 months long) and/or are a nurse with advanced standing and experience in mental health. After successfully completing the Master of Mental Health Nursing students may be eligible to proceed to a master by research or PhD.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Bundoora | No |
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| Melbourne City | No |
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Further information
Year 1 takes place at the Bundoora campus or via distance education. Year 2 takes place at the Melbourne City campus or via distance education.
