Victoria University

Master of Mental Health Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The demand for specialist nursing in mental health has never been greater. From early intervention to later life, across community and clinical settings, we need specialists in mental health nursing to deliver the leadership, care and support that will change — and save — lives.

VU Online’s Master of Mental Health Nursing will help you drive positive impact as you gain specialised skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and create transformational change. You will also meet the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) Credential education requirements.

You will build on your nursing practice and gain a holistic understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and communities. This course is designed to empower you to work successfully within multidisciplinary teams and apply contemporary care approaches, including for diverse and vulnerable populations.

Gain valuable evidence-based skills that will help you enable better health outcomes for individuals experiencing mental ill-health with ethical, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

Delivery mode

Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
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Career opportunities

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

About Victoria University

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.

VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan.

We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.