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Master of Mental Health Nursing

Masters.
Southern Cross University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This contemporary online Master of Mental Health Nursing is designed around the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses’ National Framework and informed by current mental health research and policy. It develops advanced capability in therapeutic engagement, complex assessment and formulation, focused psychological strategies and trauma-informed care across acute, tertiary and primary settings. The course is delivered in short study periods and supports accelerated part-time completion as a Master-level nursing specialisation.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to specialise in mental health nursing practice and contribute to recovery-oriented care across a range of services. Skills support advanced clinical roles involving complex assessment, therapeutic interventions, trauma-informed support and collaborative multidisciplinary practice. The degree also develops capability for leadership within mental health services, supporting roles in clinical leadership, specialist mental health nursing positions and broader service improvement across Australian healthcare contexts at Master level in nursing.


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

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2 years

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January, March, May, July, August, October

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Online
SCU Online

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1209132

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE CHANCELLOR’S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconINTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconSCU INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

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