Mental Health Nursing

About the course

This postgraduate mental health nursing program is designed for registered nurses to build specialist skills in mental health care within an acute health care framework. Study explores care delivery processes, critical reflection on practice, and how policy and politics shape access and provision of services. The program can be completed fully online, with in-person placements arranged at a health service near you or as work integrated learning in your workplace. The programme develops health sciences knowledge and practice skills aligned with its qualification level.

Career outcome

Graduates of the mental health nursing postgraduate suite can pursue roles across specialist mental health and related healthcare settings. Career pathways may include case coordinator, clinical nurse specialist, health promotion nurse, community health nurse, mental health nurse, nurse research assistant, and roles in rehabilitation support and consultancy. Outcomes align with postgraduate nursing study focused on advanced mental health practice and service delivery. Preparing graduates for health-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.

Living Costs in Adelaide**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,144 - 1,514	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 836 - 1,105
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 225 - 297

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)