Graduate Diploma of Forensic Mental Health Nursing

关于课程

This Graduate Diploma of Forensic Mental Health Nursing develops specialised knowledge for nursing practice with people experiencing complex mental health needs within forensic and secure settings. You’ll build skills for assessment, therapeutic engagement and evidence-informed care while considering legal, ethical and risk-management contexts that shape practice. The course is designed to strengthen professional capability for postgraduate nursing roles in forensic mental health nursing.

职业成果

Graduates may advance into specialist nursing roles supporting people with mental illness in forensic, custodial or secure clinical environments. Career pathways can include forensic mental health nurse positions in prisons, justice health services, secure psychiatric units and community forensic teams, contributing to assessment, risk management and recovery-focused care. This graduate diploma supports progression in postgraduate nursing practice in forensic mental health nursing.

墨尔本的生活成本**

餐厅 （膳食，便宜的餐厅） A$ 15 - 20	每月租金 （市中心一间卧室） A$ 1,583 - 2,094	每月租金 （中心外有一间卧室） A$ 1,207 - 1,596
运输 （日常的） A$ 7 - 9	每月公用事业费用 （电力、移动和互联网） A$ 240 - 318

平均工资***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)