Graduate Diploma
The online Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing will build your understanding of how to effectively respond to people experiencing a range of mental health challenges. Mental health is a growing issue, so this qualification will help to prepare you for a variety of roles within public and private nursing and healthcare settings.
You will learn from leading and clinically active mental health nurse academics; and access current and clinically relevant, evidence-based coursework through a responsive and interactive learning environment. Our course has accreditation under the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) and upon completion, you can use your new qualification as part of the requirements to become a credentialed mental health nurse.
To qualify for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing, all applicants must:
If you are not a registered nurse, you could also be eligible for the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health. Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules.
We may recognise and grant credit for past education, qualifications and/or work experience in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.
Find out more about applying for advanced standing.
Gain the skills to be well-rounded mental health professional with the ability to work in a variety of mental health roles.
Contemporary mental health focusLearn from clinically active academics and gain a contemporary understanding of emerging trends in mental health care.
Develop an evidence-based practiceDevelop skills through evidence-based theories and knowledge that can be applied immediately in practice or hospital setting.