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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 from the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses’ national postgraduate framework. It aligns with current mental health research and policy and is developed with input from leading clinical and academic mental health nurses. You’ll build advanced capabilities for therapeutic engagement, complex assessment and trauma-informed support across acute, tertiary and primary care contexts, while studying in intensive short units delivered fully online.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue specialised roles in mental health nursing across acute inpatient units, community and primary care, and tertiary mental health services. The course supports progression into advanced practice and leadership pathways, including roles focused on complex assessment, care planning, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed interventions, and coordination within multidisciplinary teams. This is a Master-level qualification for nurses seeking to deepen specialist mental health expertise in Australian healthcare settings.


Average Salary***


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

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Information

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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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