A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Mental Health Nursing will hold:
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.
NO
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?
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.
More info: Click here
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.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year