Master of Mental Health Nursing (Online)

About the course

VU Online’s Master of Mental Health Nursing builds specialised knowledge for registered nurses to deliver advanced, recovery-oriented mental health care. You’ll study one unit at a time in seven-week blocks and develop leadership capability to contribute to service improvement and multidisciplinary practice. The flexible 100% online format is designed to fit around work while completing a master’s qualification in nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue advanced practice and leadership roles across mental health services in hospitals, community and primary care settings. The course supports capability for coordinated care, clinical decision-making and working in multidisciplinary teams, preparing you to contribute to service improvement and better consumer outcomes. This is a master’s-level qualification focused on specialist mental health nursing practice. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)