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Master of Mental Health Nursing
Master of Mental Health Nursing

Master of Mental Health Nursing

  • ID:US610360
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Mental Health Nursing will hold:

  • a pre-registration nursing degree with credit average from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; or
  • an embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.

In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

In addition, the applicant is required to be a registered nurse in Australia or overseas and satisfy the English language proficiency requirements.

International applicants are required to have a minimum of one year's experience in mental health nursing.

English requirements:

  • IELTS Academic: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
  • TOEFL iBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing
  • TOEFL PBT score: A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 5.0 in Writing
  • PTE Academic: A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 68 in each band

Other requirements:

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Course Information

Designed for registered nurses, the Master of Mental Health Nursing assists nurses working across the mental healthcare environment through its focus on current clinical issues in mental health, therapeutic skills and role development. Develop the skills and attributes needed to extend your capacity for leadership and advanced practice in mental health nursing.

Why study with us?

  • Learn from leading researchers as you integrate your learning with professional experience.
  • Explore practice challenges and complexities in the context of current clinical and socio-political issues.
  • Engage in collaborative inquiry and critical examination of evidence that informs practice. 
  • Develop knowledge and skills for humanistic interpersonal practice and strengthen your awareness of the significance of families and social networks for recovery.
  • Extend your capacity to integrate recovery-focused, resource-promoting therapeutic approaches into your nursing work. 
  • Apply your expertise as you explore a particular area of your interest with a work-based project or research thesis as part of the capstone component of this degree.

Who should study this course?

Our postgraduate nursing degrees are designed for registered nurses who are looking to build their professional practice capabilities and advance to a leadership role in nursing.    

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

With mental health nurses employed across hospitals, in patient and community settings, and in independent practices, you will be recognised as having advanced knowledge in mental health nursing and possess the expertise to take on leadership positions, mentor new nurses and influence future health policy.    

As a graduate of a specialist nursing degree, you can expect to progress your career through promotion and advance your salary by a minimum of 30 percent from that of an experienced registered nurse.*   

* QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC - AUD $530 per year

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