Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Abbreviation:

GCertMntlHlthNurs

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

6 months full-time or 1 year part-time

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

Combination of On-campus and Flexible

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1124

CRICOS Code:

020202B

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing is designed for practitioners in the specialty of mental health nursing and for experienced mental health nurses.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree in Nursing of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or qualifications to practice as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The candidate is required to undertake 24 credit points to successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing.

Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases under the Additional Information Section.

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session

Credit Points

Core Subjects

GHMB989

Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles & Practice

Annual

12

GHMB934

Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health

Autumn

6

GHMB950

Reflective Practice 1

Autumn/Spring

6

Further Information

A/Prof Janette Curtis
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5056
jcurtis@uow.edu.au

Ms Joanne Joyce
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3468
joanne_joyce@uow.edu.au