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Master of Mental Health Nursing

  • Masters (Coursework)

One in two Australians will experience mental illness at some point in their life. The need for mental health nurses across all cultures and economies is escalating, and new models of care are being established to meet the specific needs of these people.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
12197
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, May, Aug
International Fees
$41,295 per year / $41,295 total

About this course

One in two Australians will experience mental illness at some point in their life. The need for mental health nurses across all cultures and economies is escalating, and new models of care are being established to meet the specific needs of these people. The Master of Mental Health Nursing will help you develop the specialised skills and knowledge to advance your career in this challenging and rewarding area of healthcare.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

Online Study

Online

What you will learn

The Master of Mental Health Nursing is intended for Registered Nurses wishing to undertake a specialist qualification in Mental Health Nursing. The main focus is on clinical practice in the area of mental health service provision.

In addition to providing foundational studies in mental health, the program also provides opportunities to study topics of particular interest such as:

  • Talking therapies
  • The delivery of psycho-social and psycho-educational interventions
  • Mental health care for older people
  • Illness management and recovery
  • Mental health in primary care
  • Forensic mental health
  • Youth and young adult mental health

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Career pathways

Mental health nursing is as rewarding as it is challenging; your work as a mental health nurse will play a significant role in supporting and treating people who need individualised, person-centred recovery care to achieve sustainable wellness. With the Master of Mental Health Nursing, you can achieve clinical excellence and help people on their path to recovery.

Prospective career paths may include:

  • Clinical Mental Health Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Consultant
  • Mental Health Nurse Researcher
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
  • Health Services Manager
  • Mental Health Services Manager

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at University of Newcastle.
92.7%
Overall satisfaction
83.5%
Skill scale
78.9%
Teaching scale
95.7%
Employed full-time
$96.5k
Average salary