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Why study Mental Health Nursing with SCU

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Next step in your career

Pathway to become a credentialed Mental Health Nurse

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Student support

Dedicated one-on-one support to keep you organised

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Passionate academics

Learn from clinically experienced academics

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Applicable to your role

Gain immediately implementable skills

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Set your own schedule

Online study fits seamlessly into shift work

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Accreditation

Provisionally accredited by Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) National Framework

Quick Facts

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Duration

8 months part-time*

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Study Mode

100% Online

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INTAKES

Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

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Units

4

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FEES

$2,658 per unit, FEE-HELP available

*completion time dependent on individual study path and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

Deliver better outcomes

SCU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing will set you on a pathway to transition into a mental health nursing role, or formalise and enhance your role as a mental health nurse. As you learn from clinically experienced mental health nursing academics, you will enjoy the flexibility that allows you to balance your professional work and life.

You will be exposed to and learn about a broad spectrum of mental health, extend your knowledge of emerging mental health trends and strengthen your critical thinking skills upon reviewing the latest evidence-based research.

A typical study period at SCU Online

Typical study period timeline

Next study period

April
2024

Applications close in

0 days

Speak to an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.

Our study periods: Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

Late applications may be considered under special circumstances up until the start of O'Week. For more information please speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor.

Pathway to Masters

After completing your graduate certificate, you may receive advanced standing towards the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing or Master of Mental Health Nursing degree.

Graduate Diploma
8 Units

Or continue studying

Masters Degree
+ 4 Units

Our Mental Health Nursing Courses

At SCU Online, we offer 100% online postgraduate courses in mental health nursing, ideal for busy registered nurses working shifts. Follow your ambition and learn more about our postgraduate study options below.

Start on the pathway to becoming a well-rounded mental health nurse. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your own professional practice and develop specialised mental health nursing knowledge.

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Make a journey towards a Masters with a Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing. Designed to build your understanding of how to effectively respond to people experiencing a range of mental health challenges.

Learn more

Nurse with clipboard.Set yourself apart with a postgraduate qualification in mental health nursing. Learning outcomes include gaining the skills to be a well-rounded mental health nurse, with the ability to work in a range of healthcare settings and disciplines. You will develop your evidence-based practice, and your newfound knowledge can be applied immediately in your role.

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