Master of Health (Mental Health Nursing)

This course is a specialist postgraduate qualification available to successful nursing graduates focusing on developing a deep understanding of the theory and clinical practice relationship. Created in response to the growing demand for specialist nurses with expertise in mental health the curriculum explores contemporary developments and debates and offers the opportunity to undertake supervision and mentorship in a clinical environment providing an opportunity to apply your skills at an advanced level.

Our enthusiastic and energetic academics maintain their strong industry experience with significant on-going experience in the mental-health nursing sector. They are committed to assisting and supporting students align both theory and practice. Our online delivery mode offers flexibility that suits your lifestyle allowing you to get ahead in your professional and personal life while keeping up to date with contemporary developments in mental health nursing. Successful completion will enhance your professional standing and provide you with advanced level skills and knowledge for application in the mental health community leading to career progression within the clinical area. 

This course does not lead to registration as a registered nurse for practice in an Australian context. This Master of Health (Mental Health Nursing) stream has been developed with the primary intention of establishing an avenue into post-graduate studies in the speciality of mental health nursing. It is also available as a graduate diploma option. 

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