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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing (Online)

Graduate Certificate.
Western Sydney University

350

in world overall ranking*

46

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Certificate develops specialised knowledge and clinical skills for mental health nursing practice aligned with national directions in mental health care. You’ll critically examine contemporary issues and strengthen ethical and legal decision-making in mental health contexts. The course supports in-depth study relevant to your area of practice and can provide a pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing as a postgraduate qualification in Nursing.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue mental health nursing-related roles across a range of service settings, applying advanced practice approaches with a focus on ethical and lawful care. Career opportunities may include work in community health services, hospital settings, aged care homes, and private nursing environments. This Graduate Certificate is designed to support career development in specialised mental health nursing practice within the Nursing field. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$11,885 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

6 months

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

March, July

campus icon Campuses

Online

tick icon Course Code

4721

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - UNDERGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - POSTGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

50% of tuition fees

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