Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

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Course summary

The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing is a focused, clinically-based course designed for a practitioner commencing the specialty of mental health nursing. It combines theoretical aspects of mental health to develop and refine clinical skills and interventions. This course may assist registered nurses in their application to be a credentialed mental health nurse by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN).

This degree addresses the priorities established in the National Mental Health Plan, namely: mental health promotion and prevention; partnership; and quality and effectiveness of service delivery.

The teaching focuses on evidence-based practice and reflects developments in mental health service delivery locally, nationally and internationally.

Course information

Study area

Health & Medicine

Campus

Wollongong

Course Code

2603

ATAR-SR

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Duration

1 year full time or part time equivalent

Delivery

Flexible

Cricos

UAC Code

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Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions policy.

For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor degree in Nursing of at least three years' duration from a recognised tertiary institution, or a qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing may be granted 24 credit points of specified advanced standing into the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing.


Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing have the option of articulating, prior to graduation, into the Masters of Mental Health Nursing. If graduation has occurred, a further 48 credit points are required to complete the Master degree.

FEES

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Wollongong

Flexible

$13,536 (2021)

$27,072 (2021)

The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Commonwealth Supported places are also available in most postgraduate coursework degrees (excluding programs offered by the Sydney Business School and the Faculty of Business and Law).

For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the UOW Current Students website.

Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

This program is not available to international applicants.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing may be granted 24 credit points of specified advanced standing into the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing.


Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing have the option of articulating, prior to graduation, into the Masters of Mental Health Nursing. If graduation has occurred, a further 48 credit points are required to complete the Master degree.

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Admission Profile


INDICATIVE ENROLMENT


STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2020.

Applicant background

2020 intake

2020 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

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Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

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Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

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Recent secondary education
ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors.

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ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

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Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission).

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International students All other students.

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All students

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< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

ATAR PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.

ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2020

 ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer

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Median rank to receive an offer

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-
Lowest rank to receive an offer

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-
< 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

More Information

For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION

CAMPUS

SESSION DETAILS

2021 Autumn

Wollongong

Orientation: 23 - 25 February 2021
Session: 1 March – 24 June 2021

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 17 January 2021*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by this date will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after this date will continue to be assessed for the requested session until start of session. Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not available.

Course Structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Handbook

Why choose this course

Health Care and Social Assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs within Australia and is projected to make the largest contribution of 14.9% to employment growth from 2018 to 2023. This brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. (Source: Employment Projections)

UOW's multi-disciplinary programs are designed to enable students to gain a postgraduate qualification while maintaining a full-time or part-time career in health care.

We provide a dynamic environment for teaching, learning and research, and aim to achieve standards of excellence in continuing education for existing clinicians and in professional preparation for those wishing to enter the nursing profession.

Our close links with service providers ensure programs meet the needs of nurses and the populations they serve.