RMIT University

Master of Mental Health Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Our mental health nursing qualifications are linked and supported by industry partners and are offered to nurses across Australia working in acute, forensic services, child and adolescent, aged mental health, addictions, homelessness teams and consultation liaison services.

To undertake this degree, you should be a registered nurse with at least 840 hours experience working in mental health clinical practice or you will be currently completing a graduate year in mental health nursing.

As a student of this degree, you'll study advanced individual and group counselling, mental health treatment, contemporary nursing issues, global health, physical health assessment, psychopharmacology, leadership, clinical teaching, mentorship and research.

Please note that this masters degree is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you are holding a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, you may be eligible to apply.

Delivery mode

RMIT University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
  • Plenty Road, Bundoora

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

You must have:

  • An Australian bachelor degree in Nursing, or equivalent
OR
  • An Australian bachelor degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent; AND
  • Current registration or be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; AND
  • 840 hours of supervised clinical practice already completed in the field of mental health nursing OR you are completing this as part of a graduate year program in mental health nursing or supervised practice during the candidature.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $38,880 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$38,880
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$38,880
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with RMIT University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $38,880 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Mental Health Nursing will prepare you for the following roles.

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultants are highly experienced nurses who oversee clinical operations and patient care in specialist wards and health units (eg,...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Nurse Specialist

A Clinical Nurse Specialist provides specialist care to patients in a health care setting. You might collect patient information and administer tre...

Avg yearly income $112,060
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Nurse

A Mental Health Nurse provides care to patients dealing with mental health issues. You might work in a hospital, in a community care environment or...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

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