Master of Nursing (Mental Health)

Program Overview

This Master's program in Mental Health Nursing equips nurses with specialized knowledge and skills to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Through comprehensive coursework and research pathways, graduates develop a holistic understanding of mental health theories, counseling techniques, and research methodologies. Upon completion, they are prepared to work in various healthcare settings, providing expert nursing care to those in need.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Become a valued expert in providing specialized nursing support to people struggling with their mental wellbeing or experiencing symptoms of mental illnesses. Gain a thorough understanding of the theoretical perspectives used in mental health nursing enabling you to develop a holistic appreciation for the intricacies of mental health. Throughout this masters in mental health nursing, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to understand the transtheoretical notions of change and resistance in various counselling contexts. Extend your knowledge of the purpose of research and research methodologies. Determine effective research design, including ethical considerations, further complementing the specialist mental health nurse training you’ll receive throughout this masters degree.

Outline:

To complete this degree students must complete 12 units.

Courses to be studied

Units 5 x core courses 5 5 x specialisation courses 5 Research pathway OR Clinical pathway 2 Total 12

Careers:

Equip yourself with the mental health nurse training required to establish yourself as a specialist nurse. Mental health nurses can work in a variety of healthcare settings within the community in the public or private sectors, emergency care, and rehabilitation centres.

Other:

This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential school courses. All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are: Study Mode Cost Commonwealth supported iMore info AUD 8948 Domestic full fee paying iMore info AUD 26640 1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024.