- Become a valued expert in providing specialised nursing support to people struggling with their mental wellbeing or experiencing symptoms of mental illnesses.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the theoretical perspectives used in mental health nursing enabling you to develop a holistic appreciation for the intricacies of mental health.
- Throughout this masters in mental health nursing, youâll develop the skills and knowledge to understand the transtheoretical notions of change and resistance in various counselling contexts.
- Extend your knowledge of the purpose of research and research methodologies. Determine effective research design, including ethical considerations, further complementing the specialist mental health nurse training youâll receive throughout this masters degree.
Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
- Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.
English language requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires an overall score of IELTS 7.0, or equivalent, and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four skills areas of listening, reading, speaking and writing. Additional requirements regarding prior education taught and assessed solely in English and prior employment - refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)'s Registration Standard for further information.
Recognition of prior learning or work experience
If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.Pathways
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
English Program Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Career
- 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.
Fee Information
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:
Study Mode | Cost |
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External/Online
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 30920 |
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Residential school costs
This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
Scholarships
At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.
Tuition Fee
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Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
University of Southern Queensland
Australia,
Toowoomba
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