Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing at UNE?
The course aims to provide postgraduate educational opportunities for registered nurses to specialise in mental health nursing practice. The course opens up career pathway opportunities in mental health nursing, which peak industry bodies have identified as important for addressing mental health needs of the community, particularly rural and remote communities, for the future.
Career Opportunities
Mental health nursing
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DURATION
1 Year Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertMHNurs |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC. For more information, click here Former or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall either: (a) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing and be currently registered as a Registered Nurse and be eligible for registration in New South Wales, and have at least one (1) year's professional experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five years; or (b) satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
| Further Information | 
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1.Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall either:
(i) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing and be currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse and be eligible for registration in New South Wales, and have at least one year’s professional experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five years; or
(ii)satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
2.Course Requirements
2.1.To qualify for the award candidates shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2. and 5.
2.2.The course shall comprise all units in Group 1.
3.Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be two years as a part-time external candidate.
4.Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5.Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points.
Group 1
HSNS 435, 436, 472, 473.