Master of Mental Health Nursing

What you will study

To attain the Master of Mental Health Nursing, students will be required to complete 144 credit points, consisting of 11 core units and one elective.

Core units

Complete the following units:

• Recovery-Oriented Mental Health
• Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health
• Effective Trauma-Informed Care
• Mental Health Nursing
• Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health
• Mental Health in Later Life
• Care Coordination in Practice
• Evidence and Research for Practice
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Mental Health
• Assessment in Mental Health
• Research Project

Elective units

Select one of the following units:

• Perspectives on Addictive Behaviours
• Health and Wellbeing for the Older Person

Entry requirements

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification; AND
• Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1); OR
• Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia; AND
• Provide evidence that they are employed in a mental health setting (e.g., employment contract); OR
• Completed Victoria University’s Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

With VU Online’s Master of Mental Health Nursing, you’ll gain knowledge and skills in evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches in mental health. This course will position you to take on mental health care coordination roles and leadership roles in mental health nursing or mental health services. This course also prepares you for roles in senior mental health services or sessional academic work.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Cost per unit in 2026: From $2,870 up to $2,950 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total cost for 12 units in 2026: From $34,840 up to $34,920 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 12 units.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.