Campuses and locations
The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
One in two 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.
The Master of Mental Health Nursing is intended for health professionals wishing to undertake a specialist qualification in Mental Health. The main focus is on clinical practice in the area of mental health service provision.
In addition to providing foundational studies in mental health, the program also provides opportunities to study issues and topics of particular interest such as:
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.
Mental health nursing is as 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:
Listen to our students talk about their degree and life at the University of Newcastle.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
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
Throughout the Master of Mental Health Nursing Program, you will be required to reflect on your experience. The use of a clinical supervisor may be helpful in this.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Applicants must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), the Australian Association of Social Workers national board or other recognised accrediting body with:
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.
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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.
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)
If you are a hospital trained nurse, please provide details of a minimum of eight year's experience (documented in a professional curriculum vitae).
Alternatively you may complete a paper-based application.
This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.
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