Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
Master of Mental Health Nursing
The demand for specialist nursing in mental health has never been greater. From early intervention to later life, across community and clinical settings, we need specialists in mental health nursing to deliver the leadership, care and support that will change — and save — lives. VU Online’s Master of Mental Health Nursing will help you drive positive impact as you gain specialised skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and create transformational change. You will also meet the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) Credential education requirements. You will build on your nursing practice and gain a holistic understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and communities. This course is designed to empower you to work successfully within multidisciplinary teams and apply contemporary care approaches, including for diverse and vulnerable populations.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online-Campus | Part-time - 2 years | $34,920 | N/A |
Structure
Recovery Oriented Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6010) Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6011) Mental Health Nursing (Unit Code HNO6008) Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health (Unit Code HNO6001) Mental Health in Later Life (Unit Code HNO6013) Care Coordination in Practice (Unit Code HNO6002) Evidence and Research for Practice (Unit Code HNO6004) Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Mental Health (Unit Code HNO7011) Assessment in Mental Health (Unit Code HNO7012) Research Project (Unit Code HNO7901)
Entry requirements
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification
- AND Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) OR Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) OR equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia
- AND Provide written confirmation from their employer that they are employed in a mental health setting
- OR Completed Victoria University’s Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
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