Master of Science [M.S] (Mental Health Nursing)
Field of Study:
A$33,376/Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | A$33376 (AUD 33376) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing (On-Campus) | A$21360 (AUD 21360) |
Housing (Off-Campus) | A$14568 (AUD 14568) |
Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
- The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Mental Health Nursing for a duration of 1.5 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program is designed to provide an advanced understanding of the theories, legislation, policies, and standards that underpin specialist mental health care.
- Students will undertake approximately 200 hours of supervised clinical practice.
- The sample courses of the program include:
- Mental health nursing practice
- Mental health nursing practice with special populations
- Human Development and Relationships Across the Life Span
- Application of specialist mental health nursing skills in mental health practice
- Students will develop practical skills that promote safe nursing practice and management of risk in a clinical setting.
- Students will also gain a comprehensive understanding of a variety of evidence-based interventions and the theoretical principles that underpin these practices.
- During their placements, students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework to practice and develop their clinical skills in a real-life setting.
- The University of Queensland ranks 2nd in Australia and 5th in the world for nursing according to the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and have completed university-level studies in human anatomy, human physiology, and introductory psychology.
- A GPA of at least 4.0 on a 7 point scale is required to be eligible for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
- Students must hold a GPA of 4 (60%) on a 7 point scale.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Submission of GRE scores is required for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (300+) for a better chance of admission.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Evidence of work experience: It includes details of management experience in the form of a CV.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which University course they choose.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.
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Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for the students are:
- Mental health nurse
- Intake/triage mental health nurse
- Mental health liaison and education nurse
- Forensic/correctional mental health nurse
- Mental health community nurse
- Mental health acute care nurse
- Paediatric mental health nurse
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