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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Nursing (Mental Health)

  • Masters (Coursework)

If you are a practising Registered Nurse who has already completed either a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or a Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health this degree is a fantastic way to extend your formal qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
5114
Study Mode
Online

About this course

School of Nursing & Midwifery

If you are a practising Registered Nurse who has already completed either a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or a Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health this degree is a fantastic way to extend your formal qualifications. Held across two semesters, this program allows you to specialise in the field of mental health. Get in touch today to discuss your options.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

Broome

Online

What you will learn

If you are a Registered nurse with a desire to specialise in the challenging field of mental health our Master of Nursing (Mental Health) will be incredibly rewarding. You will be able to formalise your qualifications and develop your knowledge in mental health to deliver a higher level of care.

Completed in two semesters of part-time study the Master of Nursing (Mental Health) involves the delivery of a thesis in your area. If you do not have a degree qualification, we will take into account your accumulated experience when enrolling.

As a Master's student, you will be allocated a research supervisor who will help you choose a relevant research subject and oversee the completion of the program. Get in touch with our postgraduate coordinator to discuss your options today.

Career pathways

With a Master of Nursing (Mental Health), you can pursue careers as a nurse unit manager, nurse practitioner, nurse educator, or mental health nurse.

Course structure

  • 75 Units of Credit from three (3) Postgraduate Elective courses
  • 75 Units of Credit from three (3) Postgraduate Nursing courses
  • 25 Units of Credit from one (1) Postgraduate Research Elective Course
  • 25 Units of Credit from one (1) core curriculum course
  • 100 Units of Credit from two (2) Master courses

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
85.8%
Overall satisfaction
80%
Skill scale
78.3%
Teaching scale
90.2%
Employed full-time
$99.3k
Average salary