Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
Master of Mental Health Nursing
Study our Master of Mental Health Nursing program and join the largest cohort of mental health nursing students in Australia. We offer flexible learning to help you develop the specialised skills and knowledge to advance your career. You will become diligent in the latest models of care established to meet the specific needs of people experiencing mental illness. You can choose to upskill by specialising in Custodial Health.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Designed for
Registered nurses wishing to undertake a specialist qualification in mental health nursing
Structure
80 Units
Subjects
- Talking therapies
- Mental health in primary care
- Mental health care for older people
- Illness management and recovery
- plus more
Entry requirements
- Domestic applicants must be a Registered Nurse with Honours
- or A postgraduate qualification
- or A minimum of one year's practice in nursing
- or A minimum of one year's practice in another health profession. International Offshore applicants must be a Registered Nurse in their own country, with a postgraduate qualification (equivalent to AQF level 8 or higher)
- or A minimum of one year's practice in nursing
- or A minimum of one year's practice in another health profession. Accepted work experience may include pre-registration experience and is not required to be undertaken full time and can be undertaken as an Enrolled Nurse, or Registered Nurse or any health profession. Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming role, duties and period of employment.
Recognition
Graduates of the Master of Mental Health Nursing are eligible to apply for credentialling with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
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