The online Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing is designed to 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. This online course is the first postgraduate program of its kind, developed against the latest industry standards as set by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) National Framework. Upon completion, you can use your new qualification as the educational requirement to become a credentialed mental health nurse.
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Why study Mental Health Nursing with SCU
Next step in your career
Pathway to become a credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Student support
Dedicated one-on-one support to keep you organised
Passionate academics
Learn from clinically experienced academics
Applicable to your role
Gain immediately implementable skills
Set your own schedule
Online study fits seamlessly into shift work
Accreditation
Provisionally accredited by Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) National Framework
Quick Facts
Duration
16 months part-time*
Study Mode
100% Online
INTAKES
Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct
Units
8
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
A typical study period at SCU Online
Pathway to Masters
After you complete your graduate diploma, you could then receive advanced standing into the Master of Mental Health Nursing.
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 your 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.
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 health settings and disciplines. You will develop your evidence-based practice, and your newfound knowledge can be applied immediately in your role.