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University of Newcastle

  • 16% international / 84% domestic

Master of Mental Health Nursing

  • Masters (Coursework)

One in two Australians will experience mental illness at some point in their life.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, May, Aug

About this course

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.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

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:

  • 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
  • Youth and young adult 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.

  • 2020 -2021 Program Plan - for students commencing in 2020 and 2021
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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at University of Newcastle.
92.7%
Overall satisfaction
83.5%
Skill scale
78.9%
Teaching scale
95.7%
Employed full-time
$96.5k
Average salary