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Master of Nursing (Mental Health)

Postgraduate | USQ-NMH-MAS | 2023

Course information for 2023 intake

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Advance your nursing knowledge to care for mental health clients

Study advanced mental health nursing and become a valued expert. You’ll explore legal and cultural aspects and build your counselling skills. Adopt a holistic approach. Care for patients’ mental wellbeing and support them through mental illness.

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Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
12

Price from
$5,980
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Master of Nursing (Mental Health)

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Career opportunities

Equip yourself with the mental health nurse training required to establish yourself as a specialist nurse. Mental health nurses can work in a variety of healthcare settings within the community in the public or private sectors, emergency care, and rehabilitation centres.

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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