Master of Nursing (Mental Health)

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

1. Display an advanced body of seminal, conceptual, and data-based knowledge in nursing.
2. Communicate an advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to health and nursing.
3. Review conceptual and data-based literature using cognitive and technical skills to critique, evaluate, and identify best evidence to improve individual, community, and population health outcomes.
4. Apply evidence-based decision-making to clinical, policy, education, and/or practice situations.
5. Lead people and projects in diverse situations with a high degree of creativity, autonomy, and accountability, demonstrating appropriate judgment and responsibility as an expert practitioner.
6. Communicate at a high level in interpersonal, inter-professional, and intercultural situations with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and needs.
7. Employ advanced skills in competent, caring, and professional nursing practice.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

HEA6001 Contexts of Practice

MHN5120 Foundations of Mental Health Nursing

MHN5160 Contemporary Mental Health Nursing in Practice

NUR6340 The Law and Health Care Practice or HEA6302 Culture as Determinant of Health

Year 2

HSC6050 Research Methodology for Human Sciences

MHN5180 Reflective Practice for Mental Health Nursing

COU6013 Working with Addition

1 x Elective

Year 3

HSC6060 Research Project Design

NUR6060 Health Policy Analysis and Review

HSC6070 Health Masters Project A or NUR6075 Research Implementation Project

HESC6080 Health Masters Project B or 1 x Elective

Award requirements

Choose your subjects

Majors

• Clinical Education
• General
• Gerontology
• Leadership & Management in Health
• Mental Health
• Rural & Remote

Electives

Approved Course List

HEA8101 Foundations of Gerontology Practice

HEA8102 Perspectives of Healthy Ageing

HEA8104 Alzheimers and Dementia: Contemporary Perspectives

HEA8105 Perspectives on `End-of-Life'

ANP8003 Management in Health Care Practice

ANP8011 Clinical Leadership in Contemporary Health Care Practice

HEA8201 Introduction to Clinical Education

HEA8202 Innovative Learning Strategies for Healthcare Environment

COU8103 Counselling Issues and Contexts

COU8101 Counselling Skills and Applications

COU8104 Counselling Frameworks

Exit points

Graduate Certificate of Nursing.

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $13,422

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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QS World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:

24

Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:

25

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. For entry to the Master of Nursing (Mental Health) program, applicants are required to meet the Category 4 English Language Proficiency requirements.