Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Mental Health Nursing is a specialist postgraduate qualification, taught in English, open to suitable, successful nursing graduates. It is 1.5-years full-time or 2-3 years part-time, with 8 units of study and an exit option at a Graduate Diploma (6 units of study). The course aims to help you develop a deeper understanding of mental health, through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice. You will have the opportunity to exit at a diploma level with advanced specialist skills or complete the Master of Mental Health Nursing to attain a clinical consultancy level of practice. It also aims to provide in-depth knowledge and life-long learning skills required in contemporary mental health practice. The curriculum provides a strong evidence base and an advanced clinical practice component. Specialty modules enable you to undertake focused and advanced studies in your specific area of interest. You are also expected to undertake supervised and assessed clinical practice.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Mental Health Nursing, students must complete a total of 180 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT MMH4CMA 1 15 EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF MENTAL ILLNESS MMH4EPM 1 15 MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS MMH4MHD 1 15 THERAPEUTIC SKILLS MMH4THK 1 15 CONSTRUCTIVE PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS MMH5CPR 2 15 CRITIQUING RESEARCH LITERATURE MMH5CRL 2 15 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES MMH5QII 2 15 TRANSLATING EVIDENCE TO PRACTICE MMH5TEP 2 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Graduates of the Master of Mental Health Nursing may apply for membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.