Overview

The Master of Mental Health Nursing at La Trobe University is a specialist postgraduate qualification open to Division 1 registered nurses. Study 1.5 years full-time or 2–3 years part-time. You’ll extend your skills across 12 units of study.The course helps you develop a deeper understanding of mental health through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice. You’ll 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.Gain in-depth knowledge and lifelong learning skills you’ll need for a career in contemporary mental health practice. The curriculum provides a strong evidence base and an advanced clinical-practice component. Specialty modules mean you’ll undertake focused and advanced studies in your specific area of interest. You’ll also undertake supervised and assessed clinical practice.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

Career outlook: mental health nurses are in critical demand

Across Australia, mental health nurses provide much of the direct clinical mental healthcare offered, but qualified professionals are in short supply in comparison to the demand. Workforce shortages remain acute. While national vacancy volumes eased slightly in late 2024, nursing and mental health roles continue to experience elevated vacancy levels, particularly in public and rural services. Jobs and Skills Australia data shows healthcare vacancies remain around 20% higher than preâ€‘pandemic levels, and mental health nursing vacancies persist due to burnout, retention challenges and rising service demand.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Therapeutic Skills

Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment

Mental Health Diagnosis

Experiences and Perceptions of Mental Illness

Mental Health Nursing: Consideration in Treatment and Recovery

Advanced Mental Health Nursing Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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You can start any time as we have multiple intakes each year.

Language

English

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Delivered

Online

Semi-structured
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Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

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To apply for La Trobe’s Master of Mental Health Nursing, you’ll need to be a domestic student, have a completed application and:
successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree in nursing (or equivalent)*
transcripts from prior universities
resume or CV
be a Division 1 Registered Nurse
have a current practising certificate with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

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Tuition Fees

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3375 AUD / module

≈ 3375 AUD / module
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3375 AUD / module

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