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Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Nursing (Mental Health) |
Abbreviation: | MNurs(MntlHlth) |
UOW Course Code: | 1634 |
CRICOS Code: | 073211G |
Study Area Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Health & Medicine,Mental Health, Nursing |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Nursing (Mental Health) involves the core concepts of mental health assessment (including alcohol and other drugs), diagnosis, rehabilitation and case management.
The program involves a range of subjects in the areas of clinical principles and practice, psychosocial rehabilitation, assessment and diagnosis in mental health, drug and alcohol practice and health management.
The subjects are delivered in a flexible mode with an emphasis on skills development.
The Master of Master of Nursing (Mental Health) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters program for Student Income Support. For information regarding eligibility contact Centrelink on 132 490.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course STRUCTURE
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 |
Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles and Practice | Annual | 12 | |
Principles and Practice of Psychosocial Rehabilitation | Autumn | 6 | |
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health | Autumn | 6 | |
Studies in Alcohol and Other Drugs | Autumn | 6 | |
Effective Management in Health | Spring | 6 | |
Case Management in Mental Health | Spring | 6 | |
Reflective Practice 1 | Spring | 6 |
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au