Master of Nursing Science (Mental Health Nursing)

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

University RankQS Ranking

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/Australia/Adelaide /University of Adelaide/Master of Nursing Science (Mental Health Nursing)

University of Adelaide

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

022523B

Application Fee

AUD 110

Campuses

Teaching Hospitals

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,000 / Year(s)

Next Intake July-2024

Master of Nursing Science (Mental Health Nursing)

About

This program is no longer offered to Future students. Please search for related degrees that may be of interest. For assistance, please contact Future Student Enquiries.

For experienced registered nurses with a solid foundation in an area of clinical practice, the Master of Nursing Science provides the opportunity to extend their career in leadership, research and management positions.

The Mental Health specialisation is ideal for nurses who are currently practising mental health nursing and wish to further develop their professional knowledge and understanding in this area.

The degree offers a comprehensive grounding in research methods and critical analysis and allows students to develop advanced skills in clinical inquiry, practice and leadership that are required in professional nursing. The research projects are individually supervised by experts in the field of study, and students who wish to continue on with further study to PhD can elect to complete 12 units of research.

International students on a student visa are required to study in Adelaide and complete courses on campus in face-to-face learning environments.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

Career

Career Readiness

This program prepares students to undertake senior roles as Registered Nurses in the area of specialisation. Graduates are prepared for careers in senior nursing clinical practice or management, or can begin a career in nursing research.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Teamwork and communication skills
Professionalism and leadership readiness
Intercultural and ethical competency
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Digital capabilities
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Specialist Registered Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,000 / Year(s)

Application Fee

AUD 110

How to Apply

Online application checklist

Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
Attach the following as PDF files
- Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
- Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
- Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
- Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
- A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

The application site is optimised for:

Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
You must use an English language keyboard
Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services