University of Victoria

Overview

The Master of Mental Health Nursing program at Victoria University prepares nursing professionals with advanced skills to effectively tackle mental health challenges. This program emphasizes a comprehensive approach to mental health care, enabling graduates to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while offering compassionate support to a variety of populations.

What You'll Study

This program develops essential evidence-based competencies, empowering you to enhance health outcomes for individuals experiencing mental health issues through ethical, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed practices.

Core Courses Include:

• 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

Students also have the option to select electives to customize their educational experience according to their interests and career aspirations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent qualification. There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA requirements for this program.

International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 79
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 60
• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5

Additionally, candidates must hold registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or an equivalent body. Evidence of employment in a mental health setting or completion of Victoria University’s Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing is also required.

Career Prospects

Upon graduation, international students may be eligible for a post-study work permit, allowing them to work in Australia for an extended period. Eligibility criteria typically include completion of a degree at an Australian institution and application for the work permit within a specified timeframe after graduation, while also meeting health and character requirements. For more information, it is advisable to refer to the relevant government authorities.