Awarded by
VU Online
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Study Mode
Online
Payment Options
FEE-HELP may be availableUpfront payment
Duration
8 months part-time
Start Date
Study intakes in Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct
Career Outcomes
Mental Health Coordinator | Mental Health Support Worker | Community Health Worker | Community Care Worker | View all
Expand your nursing skillset and develop your understanding of mental health with the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing from Victoria University (VU) Online. Made up of only four units, this curriculum has been designed by contemporary mental health nursing experts
Graduates of this course can progress to study the Master of Mental Health Nursing which will open up opportunities into more roles.
Study 100% online with Victoria University Online's award-winning postgraduate Block Model. This model recognises and accommodates the complexity of students' lives and facilitates a manageable and connected online learning experience. Focusing on just one subject at a time, the six-study period a year model enables you to complete as many as six units per year to graduate faster.
VU Online provides four layers of personalised, academic and non-academic support to its online students to help them create their success story.
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Note: Victoria University Online is currently offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for students enrolling in this course before October 25 th , 2023, bringing the cost of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing qualification to just $2,064 - a saving of 82%. Enquire now to see if you qualify for CSP!
To do this course, you need to have:
In this course, units you may study include:
Internationally recognised as a leading university, Victoria University (VU) is ranked among the top two per cent of universities worldwide.
At VU Online, you can tailor your studies to fit around your busy schedule through 100% online flexible learning. Their programs are delivered through VU Online’s postgraduate Block Model, winner of the LearnX Live! Award 2021 ‘Best Online Learning Model’.
Their postgraduate online Block Model is designed to be flexible, interactive and student-centred. Instead of taking two or three units a semester, you will study one unit at a time, offering you more flexibility than traditional on-campus degrees.
VU Online's learning platform is a virtual one-stop-shop that helps you manage your study commitments 24/7. You will be able to access your coursework, resources, assignment details and individual feedback from facilitators, all in one place.
- A genuine online learning community.
- Interactive, immersive learning - no exams or textbooks to purchase.
- Delivered by experienced academics and facilitators.
- 1:1 support via phone, email or SMS, seven days a week and in the evenings.
- Small class sizes with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio.
When you graduate, you'll receive a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing from VU Online.
It will lead you towards roles in mental health care coordination and community mental health service.
This degree can be a pathway to gaining your Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing and your Master of Mental Health Nursing. You can use the skills you gain in this degree in your role as a registered nurse
Wondering where a career in Mental Health could take you? Potential job outcomes may include: Counsellor, Mental Health Support Worker, Youth Worker, Social Worker.
The full fee for this course is $10,500 (or $2,600 - $2,700 per unit).
Eligible students can apply for the Australian government's FEE-HELP loan scheme to cover the costs of all or part of your fees.
Enquire for more information on payment options.
Note: Victoria University Online is currently offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for students enrolling in this course before October 25 th , 2023, bringing the cost of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing qualification to just $2,064 - a saving of 82%. Enquire now to see if you qualify for CSP!
This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You'll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $48,361 (2022-23 income year).
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