Master of Mental Health Nursing

Before you get started

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

1. Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
2. Review the program fees and costs.
3. Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
4. 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:

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

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