Master of Mental Health Nursing
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
The Master of Mental Health Nursing is intended for Registered Nurses wishing to undertake a specialist qualification in Mental Health Nursing. The main focus is on clinical practice in the area of mental health service provision.In addition to providing foundational studies in mental health, the program also provides opportunities to study topics of particular interest such as:Talking therapiesThe delivery of psycho-social and psycho-educational interventionsMental health care for older peopleIllness management and recoveryMental health in primary careForensic mental healthYouth and young adult mental health
Designed for
Registered nurses wishing to undertake a specialist qualification in mental health nursing
Structure
80 units: 30 units of Core courses and 50 units of Directed Courses. Most courses are offered on a trimester basis with a few courses offered by semester.
Subjects
- Nursing
- Mental health
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), the Australian Association of Social Workers national board or other recognised accrediting body with:Honours
- OrA postgraduate qualification
- OrA minimum of one year's experience as documented in a professional curriculum vitae.
Recognition
Graduates of the program are eligible to seek to be credentialed as mental health nurses under the Credentialing for Practice Program of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | Domestic: $18,305 International: $41,295 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Online.
Fees are indicative and subject to variation. Overall program fee may vary based on course selection.
