GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing is a specialisation stream within the University of Sydney's Master of Nursing, for registered nurses and graduate-entry students moving into mental health care. It draws on the Master of Nursing's core units in pathophysiology, pharmacology and culturally safe, person-centred practice, with unit selections focused on mental health nursing.
The program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and leads toward registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Graduates work in mental health wards, community mental health teams and specialist services across Australia.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Admissions
You must have: a previous Australian level bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline other than nursing, AND this qualification has been completed within 10 years prior to applying Overseas nursing qualifications are acceptable. See our Master of Nursing Admissions Guide (pdf, 1.00MB) for more information.
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