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Master of Health (Mental Health Nursing)

Become a specialist nurse in mental health and deliver positive outcomes for clients and their families.
This course is only offered at one location, see below.
On-line Learning
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
On-line Learning
Semester 1
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Semester 2
Other intakes
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View all semester start dates
Length
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
(240 credit points = 2.0 EFTSL)
Entry requirements

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. 

  • Mental health nurse

Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.

Year 1

Study period 1

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE 1
HEMTL6000, 15 credit points
THERAPEUTICS IN MENTAL HEALTH
HEMTL6001, 15 credit points
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE 2
HEMTL6002, 15 credit points
MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
HEMTL6003, 15 credit points

Semester 2

ADVANCED THERAPEUTIC SKILLS
HEMTL6004, 30 credit points


Year 2

Semester 1

RESEARCH THESIS A
HEALT7002, 30 credit points
RESEARCH THESIS B
HEALT7003, 30 credit points
Mental Health Nursing Elective (A)

Mental Health Nursing Elective (B)

Semester 2

RESEARCH THESIS A
HEALT7002, 30 credit points
RESEARCH THESIS B
HEALT7003, 30 credit points
WORK INTEGRATED PROJECT
HEALT7006, 30 credit points

You’d be looking at about 25-30 hours per week (if you’re full time), but this includes on-campus classes and self-directed study (i.e. homework).

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Eligible candidates must demonstrate a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent), and is contingent upon the candidates ability to demonstrate current and satisfactory registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

Extra requirements

Applicants must supply a current resume with their application.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: HN9

Fees are subject to change annually.

Please contact studentfees@federation.edu.au for fee information
 

Other fees

You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Fee assistance

If you're eligible for FEE-HELP, you can defer payment of your tuition fees (up to HELP loan limit). If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Use our credit search to find out if that’s the case.

IT requirements

To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.

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Student support

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The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Nursing

Course co-ordinator

Michael Barbagallo