Postgraduate program

Fast facts

Location

Newcastle

Online

Start dates

Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019

Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019

Mode of delivery

Combination of Online and Face to Face, Online

Fees

Commonwealth supported places are available.
Find information about indicative course and program fees.

Duration

1 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.

Apply Your program handbook

UON program code: 12197

Study Mental Health Nursing

One in four Australians will experience mental illness at some point in their life. As mental health is a growing health care and social issue across all cultures and economies, mental health expertise is continuing to develop, and new models of care are being established to meet the specific needs of these patients.

The Master of Mental Health Nursing will help you develop the specialised skills and knowledge to advance your career in this challenging and rewarding area of healthcare.

Why study with us?

Receive ongoing mentoring from our network of experienced mental health nurses – you will participate in a variety of mental health facilities and environments which will prime you to meet the needs of the workforce, as well as patients, once you complete your studies.
Study online at your own pace - the University of Newcastle’s advanced online learning system will allow you to achieve your Master of Mental Health Nursing at a time that suits you.

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Outside Australia call +61 2 4921 8856

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What you will study

To deliver purposeful contemporary therapies in mental health you need to be a highly-specialised clinical practitioner with unique skills in person-centered models of care. The University of Newcastle's approach is one of distinction and excellence, equipping our graduates with specialised knowledge, developed through your ongoing engagement with expert mental health clinicians throughout your studies.

The Master of Mental Health Nursing places emphasis on the foundation principles in mental health nursing, and will also on strengthen your specialised clinical practice in areas like:

Talking therapies
The delivery of psycho-social and psycho-educational interventions
Mental health care for older people
Illness management and recovery
Mental health in primary care
Forensic mental health.

Program plans

Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.

These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.

2018 Program Plan - for students who commenced in 2018 702.4 KB

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Career opportunities

Mental health nursing is rewarding as it is challenging; your work as a mental health nurse will play a significant role in supporting and treating people who need individualised, person recovery-centred care to achieve sustainable wellness. With the Master of Mental Health Nursing under your belt, you can achieve clinical excellence and help people on their path to recovery.

Prospective career paths may include:

mental health nurse
clinical nurse consultant
nurse practitioner

Applying for Master of Mental Health Nursing

Fast facts

Start dates

Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019

Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019

Mode of delivery

Combination of Online and Face to Face, Online

Fees

Find information about indicative course and program fees.

Duration

1 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.

Before you get started

To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:

Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
Review the program fees and costs.
Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.

You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.

Postgraduate application process

Clinical supervision

Clinical Supervision is a core component of contemporary professional mental health nursing practice. Throughout the Master of Mental Health Nursing program, you will be required to reflect on your experience and utilisation of clinical supervision, and this reflection will form part of formal assessment items.

Students must be able to negotiate an ongoing arrangement for clinical supervision by a Masters level qualified and experienced advanced practice mental health nurse, an allied health professional, or a medical practitioner practicing specifically in the area of provision of mental health services.

Other things to consider

Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:

Admission Requirements

Registered Nurse with Honours or a postgraduate qualification such as Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; or a minimum of one year’s experience as documented in a professional curriculum vitae.

Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

You can look at UON prep for options to brush up on knowledge before you start.

You should also think about degree add-ons like combined options or a Diploma in Languages. If you would like to learn an additional language alongside your main bachelor degree, then this program is for you. Languages offered include: Australian Sign Language (Auslan), Chinese, French, German and Japanese.

Ok, great, let's go!

Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.

Important: If you have a completed Bachelor of Nursing, and are yet to complete postgraduate study, please ensure that certified copies of undergraduate academic transcripts are included with your application. You must also provide details of a minimum of one year's experience, documented in a professional curriculum vitae (CV).

If you are a hospital trained nurse, please provide details of a minimum of eight year's experience, documented in a professional CV.

Download an example CV (PDF, 396KB)

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Apply to study in Australia

Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.

If you are a hospital trained nurse, please provide details of a minimum of eight year's experience (documented in a professional curriculum vitae).

Download an example CV (PDF, 396KB)

Apply to study in Australia What you will need

Alternatively you may complete a paper-based application. Find out more

Apply to study online

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.

Apply to study online

View all key dates

Call 1800 882 121
Outside Australia call +61 2 4921 8856

Call +61 2 4921 8856
Inside Australia call 1800 882 121

Enquire

Master of Mental Health Nursing