Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
Master of Mental Health Nursing
The Master of Mental Health Nursing provides you with the theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to prepare you for advanced practice in mental health nursing, across a range of healthcare settings.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Western Sydney Online | Full-time - 1.5 years Part-time - 3 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
120 credit points.
Subjects
- Mental health nursing practice
- mental health assessment and application
- contemporary professional practice in mental health nursing
- evidence based health care
- clinical supervision in health care
- biological considerations in mental health and mental illness for advanced practice
- psychopharmacology for advanced practice mental health nurses.
Entry requirements
- Registered Nurse or Midwife (currently registered to practise with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Nursing and Midwifery). Any other type of registration (non-practising, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this program. and
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in health-related sciences (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), such as health science, human science, midwifery, naturopathy, nursing, nutrition, psychology or Completion of a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (AQF Level 8 or equivalent). and
- One year full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse or registered midwife within the last five years.
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