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Master of Mental Health Nursing

Postgraduate | SCU-MHN-MAS | 2023

Course information for 2023 intake

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A unique pathway to becoming a credentialed mental health nurse

A first of its kind. Specialise your nursing career to help those suffering from mental illness. Developed for registered nurses according to the latest mental health industry standards, this is a chance to learn from leading mental health academics.

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Assessments
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Credit available
Yes
Duration
Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
12

Price from
$30,960
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Master of Mental Health Nursing

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Career opportunities

Students who complete the Master of Mental Health Nursing have the opportunity to expand and refresh in areas of current expertise, enter into a mental health nursing career or to gain advancement in the mental health nursing profession. 

For graduates that reach the Graduate Diploma exit point of the Masters, and who hold registration as a Registered Nurse, can use this qualification to apply for credentialed Mental Health Nurse status with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, the only specialist award for this discipline.

Career outlook

Health and Welfare Services Managers:
Over $111K
Nurse Managers:
Over $111K
Registered Nurses:
$86K to $111K
Registered Nurses (Mental Health):
$86K to $111K

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