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About the course
This Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health Nursing develops specialist knowledge for nursing practice with people affected by mental illness in forensic and justice-related settings. You’ll build skills to support assessment, care planning and safe, therapeutic interventions for complex presentations. Designed for postgraduate nurses seeking focused upskilling, the course provides an applied pathway into specialist forensic mental health nursing practice. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue or strengthen roles providing mental health nursing care in forensic or secure services and related clinical settings. Potential pathways include forensic mental health nurse roles within hospitals, secure units, community forensic services and justice-linked health programs, supporting clients with complex mental health needs and risk considerations. This graduate certificate supports advanced practice development in the nursing discipline. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
