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 mental health 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
How does online study work with SCU?
- With no exams, you’ll learn through quizzes, videos, interactive presentations and more.
- Connect with academics and students through online chat platforms and discussion boards.
- Access support throughout the course, including feedback from a learning coach and a dedicated student success advisor from enrolment through to graduation.
- Live classes are optional but encouraged for networking, while the course is self-paced.
- To make the most of your learning experience, we recommend dedicating around 20 hours per week to your studies.
A typical study period at SCU Online
Early exit option
Our mental health nursing course has a built-in flexible entry and exit point, meaning you may still earn a Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing if you complete 8 core units.
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.
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
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.
Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing
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.
Master of Mental Health Nursing
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.
