Course details

Summary

For all current health professionals and those with a relevant undergraduate degree wishing to pursue postgraduate study in a health-related field.

This programme covers a broad range of subjects that will cater for all interests, allowing a generic personalised programme of study.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHSc) in Mental Health Nursing is aimed at practitioners entering mental health nursing as well as those experienced in mental health nursing practice. There are courses for practitioners in their first year of practice, and for those preparing for advanced practice and nurse practitioner roles.

This specialisation is offered by the School of Nursing. Courses in this specialisation are offered in a Flexible learning format.

Students are required to enrol in, and complete, 120 points from:

NURSING 744 A&B - Specialty Nursing Practicum (30 Points)

NURSING 745 - Principles of Medication Management (30 Points)

NURSING 746 - Evidence-based Practice and Implementation (30 Points)

NURSING 774 - Nursing People in Acute Mental Health Crisis (30 Points)

NURSING 776 - Assessment and Clinical Decision Making in MHN (30 Points)

NURSING 777 - Advanced Mental Health Nursing in its Social Context (30 Points)

NURSING 781 - Psychological Interventions in Nursing and Health Care (30 Points)

NURSING 782 - Research Methods in Nursing and Health (30 Points)

NURSPRAC 718 - Contemporary Mental Health and Addictions Nursing Practice (30 Points)

other courses approved by the Head of the School of Nursing, including POPLPRAC 761 - Mental Health in Old Age

Where could this programme take you?

Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, social services, or local or central government. Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Further study options

• Master of Health Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a health-related discipline such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, or social work. You will need a Grade Point Average (GPA) or Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) of at least 2.5.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.