2010 Undergraduate Courses
2010 Postgraduate Courses
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: |
1 year part-time |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Combination of Face-to-face and Flexible) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1124 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
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 Bachelors degree in Nursing of at least 3 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 minimum level of 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases under the Additional Information Section.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles & Practice |
Annual |
12 | |
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health |
Autumn |
6 | |
Reflective Practice 1 Case Management in Mental Health |
Autumn/Spring Spring |
6 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