Strengthen your nursing practice with specialist skills with a Master of Mental Health Nursing. The coursework is designed to prepare nurses for roles within the public and private healthcare settings. Equip yourself with the skills to effectively respond to people experiencing mental health challenges. You’ll learn from clinically experienced mental health nurse academics. Coursework is current, evidence-based and clinically relevant. The learning platform is responsive, and interactive. 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
Pathway to become a credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Dedicated one-on-one support to keep you organised
Learn from clinically experienced academics
Gain immediately implementable skills
Online study fits seamlessly into shift work
Provisionally accredited by Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) National Framework
Quick Facts
Duration
2 years
part-time*
Study Mode
100% Online
INTAKES
Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct
Units
12
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
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 in Mental Health Nursing if you complete 8 core units.
Graduate Diploma
Or continue studying
Masters Degree
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.
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.
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.