Master of Mental Health Nursing

About the course

This Master of Mental Health Nursing develops specialist knowledge and skills for contemporary mental health care. You’ll build advanced capabilities in assessment, recovery-oriented practice and evidence-informed interventions, with a focus on leadership and improving services across diverse settings. Designed for registered nurses, the program supports progression into senior clinical and management responsibilities in mental health 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 within mental health services across hospitals, community teams and specialist programs. Career paths can include mental health nurse, mental health clinician and mental health nurse manager, contributing to care coordination, service improvement and clinical leadership. This master’s degree supports progression to senior roles in mental health nursing and related clinical settings. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)