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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Mental Health Nursing

Find the best Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Mental Health Nursing

Short course or microcredential

Parramatta
The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners course is based on the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals (2017) and has been accredited by the ANMAC subsidiary Health Education Services Australia (HESA) to deliver this course. HESA is the National body for health education accreditation and ACN is the first institution to have its Immunisation course accredited.
Duration
Flexible, self-paced (a minimum of 21 days up to a maximum of 120 days)
Study Mode
Online

Graduate Diploma

Fremantle
Developed after extensive consultation with the medical profession, our multi-disciplinary program is tailored to the needs of Registered Nurses and allied health who wish to build upon their mental health skills.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
85.80%

Graduate Certificate

Sydney, Fremantle, Broome
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health is designed for Registered Nurses and mental health professionals who wish to develop their skills in the area of psychiatry. This interdisciplinary program has been developed after extensive consultation with the mental health profession.
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
85.80%

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice enables students to enhance their knowledge and skills to transfer to a more specialist area of mental health work, or to develop competence in any current mental health position.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
77.50%

Graduate Certificate

Perth
Passionate about mental health? Seeking to develop your knowledge in this integral area while working in the healthcare sector. This is the course for you.
Entry Requirements

A recognised Bachelor of Nursing Degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in a health-related discipline.

Duration
0.5 year full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$2,312 per year / $2,312 total

Graduate Diploma

St Lucia
Mental health nursing is a rewarding career where you can make a positive difference to the lives of patients and their families.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time

Graduate Certificate

St Lucia
Mental health nursing is a rewarding career where you can make a positive difference to the lives of patients and their families.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
0.5 year full-time

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Mental Health Nursing overview

Graduate certificates in mental health nursing provide an entry-level insight into the field. Griffith University and others offer the chance to learn about mental health care philosophy, legal practice and more throughout the course of six months. Part-time study is also available.

Graduate diplomas from the University of Sydney and others provide the chance to undergo more extensive learning; units on simulation-based learning, interprofessional engagement and more are readily available. These courses take a year of full-time study to complete, or longer if part-time.

Employment options

Graduates holding these qualifications could find themselves better equipped to become mental health nurses, but in the graduate certificate’s case may require further education. Griffith’s program doesn’t actually require students to hold a prior bachelor degree in nursing, for instance. This particular qualification is, therefore, better suited to entry into a diploma or master program, which will shorten completion times for both.

Graduate diplomas are a great way into the industry, as they require prior nursing qualifications in addition to the knowledge gleaned via the diploma itself. Units in simulation-based learning and use of practical skills make them highly employable. This makes graduates well equipped to join institutions like the Royal Flying Doctor Service or work in a hospital or clinic.

These programs can foster employment opportunities through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses mentioned here.

Scholarships and funding

There is an abundance of scholarship opportunities in nursing. The Thelma Myers Memorial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing & Midwifery Scholarship exemplifies this, offering partial funding to applicants of the appropriate descent. There’s even a dedicated mental health nursing scholarship in the form of the Rotary Club of Whyalla Mental Health Grant. Those that can’t meet the requirements for either of these still have access to the ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers, requiring a 750 - 1000 word essay to be eligible.

Prerequisites and selection process

Graduate certificates normally require a prior bachelor degree in any field in addition to an English language proficiency test. Diplomas are more strict in that they require prior nursing qualifications and work experience in some cases. Other bachelor programs can be accepted as prerequisites given applicants appropriately argue for why their past qualifications are relevant to mental health nursing.