Course code C94
Master of Mental Health Nursing
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About this Course
This course will allow you to develop specialty knowledge and skills to enhance your career goals whilst addressing a growing demand in our communities for care of people with mental health challenges.
The course has a focus on evidence-based practice and leadership and management and will prepare you to support staff in the clinical setting using strategies such as coaching and mentoring as these are core skills required by nurse leaders and researchers. A significant research project is also a core unit of your study.
Course code C94
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Admissions
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online | FT PT |
About this Course
This course will allow you to develop specialty knowledge and skills to enhance your career goals whilst addressing a growing demand in our communities for care of people with mental health challenges.
The course has a focus on evidence-based practice and leadership and management and will prepare you to support staff in the clinical setting using strategies such as coaching and mentoring as these are core skills required by nurse leaders and researchers. A significant research project is also a core unit of your study.
Course code C94
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online | FT PT |
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
-
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMH5109 | Contemporary Issues in Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5110 | Assessment in Mental Health | 20 |
| Plus one (1) unit from the following: | ||
| CMH5215 ^ | Child and Adolescent Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5216 ^ | Community Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5217 ^ | Forensic Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5218 ^ | Perinatal Mental Health | 20 |
| HST6350 ^ | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MNP6101 | Evidence-based Practice and Research Design | 20 |
| Plus two (2) units from the following that have not been previously completed: | ||
| CMH5215 ^ | Child and Adolescent Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5216 ^ | Community Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5217 ^ | Forensic Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5218 ^ | Perinatal Mental Health | 20 |
| HST6350 ^ | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CLM6100 | Clinical Leadership and Management | 20 |
| MNP6108 | Research Project | 20 |
| CMC6100 | Coaching and Mentoring in the Clinical Setting | 20 |
^ Core Option
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Course learning outcomes
- Critically reflect on a complex body of mental health nursing knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of mental health nursing.
- Apply critical thinking skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic clinical situations.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse and design innovative contributions to professional nursing practice.
- Use high level self-management skills to plan an evidence based practice project.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
This course is not offered for study on-campus to international students with a student visa.
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMH5109 | Contemporary Issues in Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5110 | Assessment in Mental Health | 20 |
| Plus one (1) unit from the following: | ||
| CMH5215 ^ | Child and Adolescent Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5216 ^ | Community Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5217 ^ | Forensic Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5218 ^ | Perinatal Mental Health | 20 |
| HST6350 ^ | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MNP6101 | Evidence-based Practice and Research Design | 20 |
| Plus two (2) units from the following that have not been previously completed: | ||
| CMH5215 ^ | Child and Adolescent Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5216 ^ | Community Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5217 ^ | Forensic Mental Health | 20 |
| CMH5218 ^ | Perinatal Mental Health | 20 |
| HST6350 ^ | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CLM6100 | Clinical Leadership and Management | 20 |
| MNP6108 | Research Project | 20 |
| CMC6100 | Coaching and Mentoring in the Clinical Setting | 20 |
^ Core Option
C94|1
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Course learning outcomes
- Critically reflect on a complex body of mental health nursing knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of mental health nursing.
- Apply critical thinking skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic clinical situations.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse and design innovative contributions to professional nursing practice.
- Use high level self-management skills to plan an evidence based practice project.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
Fees for this course have yet to be confirmed for the next calendar year and are scheduled to be available on the Course Fee Calculator from October.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
The 2021 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing estimated that more than two in five Australians aged 16-85 years will have experienced a mental illness in their lives. In recognition of the increased prevalence of mental illness, the WA Government has increased expenditure for mental health services to expand the workforce and increase the number of hospital and community beds across the state. This means employment in a range of settings, such as mental health units and hospital emergency departments, community mental health centres, case management and outreach centres, private counselling or psychiatry practices, schools and government agencies, including rehab programs, and correctional facilities. There is no other university in WA offering this course.
Possible future job titles
Clinical Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, Research Assistant (Mental Health), Senior Policy Adviser, Senior Project Officer, Senior Research Officer, Patient Rights Adviser, Team Coordinator, Project Manager, Evaluation and Research Officer, Mental Health Consultation Liaison, Engagement and Support Officer, Mental Health Clinical Care Coordinator, Community Mental Health Team Leader, Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Adviser/Coordinator.
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Fees and Scholarships
Fees
Fees for this course have yet to be confirmed for the next calendar year and are scheduled to be available on the Course Fee Calculator from October.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
The 2021 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing estimated that more than two in five Australians aged 16-85 years will have experienced a mental illness in their lives. In recognition of the increased prevalence of mental illness, the WA Government has increased expenditure for mental health services to expand the workforce and increase the number of hospital and community beds across the state. This means employment in a range of settings, such as mental health units and hospital emergency departments, community mental health centres, case management and outreach centres, private counselling or psychiatry practices, schools and government agencies, including rehab programs, and correctional facilities. There is no other university in WA offering this course.
Possible future job titles
Clinical Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, Research Assistant (Mental Health), Senior Policy Adviser, Senior Project Officer, Senior Research Officer, Patient Rights Adviser, Team Coordinator, Project Manager, Evaluation and Research Officer, Mental Health Consultation Liaison, Engagement and Support Officer, Mental Health Clinical Care Coordinator, Community Mental Health Team Leader, Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Adviser/Coordinator.
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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