Master of Mental Health Nursing
Postgraduate program
- Trimester 1 - 25 Jan 2021
- Trimester 2 - 10 May 2021
- Trimester 3 - 23 Aug 2021
- Trimester 1 - 25 Jan 2021
- Trimester 2 - 10 May 2021
- Trimester 3 - 23 Aug 2021
Online
Commonwealth supported places are available.
Find information about indicative course and program fees.
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
Program handbook
Description
The Master of Mental Health Nursing is intended for Registered Nurses wishing to undertake a specialist qualification in Mental Health Nursing. The focus of the program is on advanced clinical practice in an area of mental health service provision. The program provides opportunities to study issues and topics of particular interest such as dual diagnosis, psycho-social and psycho-educational interventions, forensic management and legal aspects of mental health care, mental health care for older people, illness management and recovery and mental health in primary care.
Upon completion of this program of study, you will be able to assess health status and formulate, implement and monitor management plans in consultation with stakeholders; promote and optimise the health and welfare of individuals and/or populations; retrieve, critically evaluate and apply evidence in the performance of health-related activities; deliver safe and effective collaborative healthcare; reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, and plan ongoing personal and professional development.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Demonstrated comprehensive and well-founded knowledge of the discipline of mental health nursing.
- Displayed effective written and/or oral communication skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge in mental health nursing.
- Demonstrated an understanding of research methodology and its application to research questions in mental health nursing and other health related areas.
- Demonstrated professional self-efficacy and leadership.
- Demonstrates cultural competency and safety.
- Displayed respect for the community and the environment.
- Identified and critically discussed cultural, ethical, equity, nursing and research initiatives to close the health gaps for Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
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:
- Honours; or
- A postgraduate qualification; 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.
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Professional recognition
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
The University of Newcastle has designed the Master of Mental Health Nursing to enable you to be eligible for employment as registered nurses in mental health nursing positions with capacity for you to undertake advanced nursing level roles. Graduates of the program are eligible to seek to be credentialed as mental health nurses under the Credentialing for Practice Program of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
80 units
Program duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
Program requirements
Qualification for the award of Master of Mental Health Nursing (MMHN) requires successful completion of 80 units of course work undertaken over 1.5 to 2 years part time. All students undertake 30 units of Core Courses at the commencement of the program, followed by 50 units of Directed Courses.
It is not compulsory but participants are encouraged be able to negotiate an ongoing arrangement for mentoring/clinical supervision by a suitably qualified and experienced registered nurse, allied health professional practicing specifically in the area of provision of mental health services. If not employed in a mental health position, you will need access to case studies of people with mental health problems - you may use case studies from your previous practice.
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study. Please refer to the program plan for the year that you commenced or transitioned into this program.
- 2012 - 2014 PEC - for students who commenced in 2012-2014 80.6 KB
- 2015 - 2016 Program Plan - for students who commenced in 2015 or 2016 619.0 KB
- 2017 Program Plan - for students who commenced in 2017 709.5 KB
- 2018 Program Plan - for students who commenced in 2018 702.4 KB
- 2019 Program Plan - for students commencing in 2019 331.0 KB
- 2020 -2021 Program Plan - for students commencing in 2020 and 2021 173.2 KB
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| NURS6035 | Therapeutic Engagement and Psychosocial Interventions |
| 10 units |
| NURS6061 | Contemporary Mental Health |
| 10 units |
| NURS6900 | Introduction to Research in Health Care |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses
Choose 50 units from the following directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| EPID6420 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6130 | Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6145 | Motivating Health Behaviour Change |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6295 | Managing Challenging Behaviours: Psychological Solutions |
| 10 units |
| NURS6026 | Youth and Young Adult Mental Health: 12 to 24 Years |
| 10 units |
| NURS6055 | Mental Health Acute Care |
| 10 units |
| NURS6070 | Mental Health of Older People |
| 10 units |
| NURS6085 | Forensic Mental Health |
| 10 units |
| NURS6623 | Leadership and Management in Practice |
| 10 units |
| NURS6640 | Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6210 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research |
| 10 units |
Additional information
All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
International students can only study this program online offshore.
Two courses will have provision for intensive, on-site workshops. International students will not be eligible to enrol in these courses and are advised to check the requirements for all courses before enrolling.
Additional support
The University policy on Students with Special Needs is implemented at all times. The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.