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    Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

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    Australia, Melbourne

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    073315K

    Application Fee

    AUD 100 

    Campuses

    Bundoora

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 34,560  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

    About

    Graduate with a qualification in a vital nursing specialisation.

    Mental Health Nurses are specialist registered nurses with key responsibilities to assess, plan and provide care for people who are often vulnerable and in crisis. Advance your nursing career with the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, which would enhance your ability to deliver recovery focused care in a variety of mental health settings.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • An Australian bachelor degree in Nursing, or equivalent. OR · An Australian bachelor degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent.

    AND

    • Current registration or be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

    AND

    • 840 hours of supervised clinical practice already completed in the field of mental health nursing OR you are completing this as part of a graduate year program in mental health nursing or supervised practice during the candidature.

    International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

    English Program Requirements

    To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
    • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

    For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

    Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

    Career

    Nursing, including mental health nursing, is a large occupation with opportunities in many different locations and organisations.

    Mental health nurses represent the largest mental health workforce in Australia and work in all contexts of care. You may work across metropolitan and rural areas for public and private organisations, or go on to contribute to mental health policy and research.

    According to the Australian Government, employment rates have increased steadily over the past 10 years and are forecast to continue growing for the foreseeable future. A substantial workforce gap is projected for the mental health nursing sector to 2030.

    The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that $11.6 billion was spent on mental health-related services in 2020-21.

    Jobs and Skills Australia projects that work opportunities for registered nurses are set to increase by 12.2% to 2028.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 34,560 

    Application Fee

    AUD 100 

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Find a course

    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

    If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

    Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.

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