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Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Nursing (Mental Health) |
Abbreviation: |
MNurs(MntlHlth) |
My University: |
Nursing |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Flexible |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1634 |
CRICOS Code: |
073211G |
Overview
The Master of Nursing (Mental Health) is designed for both practitioners commencing in the specialty of mental health nursing, and experienced Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Nurses.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelors degree in Nursing of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing, and qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse are required for entry.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Nursing (Mental Health) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases under the Additional Information Section.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
GHMB989 |
Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles and Practice |
Annual |
12 |
GHMB932 |
Principles and Practice of Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB934 |
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB954 |
Drug and Alcohol Studies |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB902 |
Effective Management in Health |
Spring |
6 |
GHMB935 |
Case Management in Mental Health |
Spring |
6 |
GHMB950 |
Reflective Practice 1 |
Spring |
6 |
Student Income Support
In 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) announced that it has made provisions to extend student income support (Austudy and Youth Allowance) to students undertaking professionally oriented masters programs.
The Master of Nursing (Mental Health) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income Support.
Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.
Contact Information
For further information please contact your Course Advisor.
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/