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Bachelor of Nursing (Psychological Studies) for 2010

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Course overview

Mental health nurses provide support, counselling, advocacy and education to people and their families at times of great stress.

They are often central to the planning and delivery of mental-health services and interventions.

This degree allows students to gain a mix of skills in nursing and psychology that prepare them for careers in the mental-health field.

Graduates are eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria as Division 1 nurses with specialist mental-health training.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Mental health nurses work in a variety of settings, including private and public hospitals, psychiatric nursing, community clinics or mental health services and in rehabilitation centres.

Graduates can also continue studying towards registration with the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

 Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$6,300 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$24,300 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 060355J
Monash course code 3436 3436
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact Telephone: + 61 3 9904 4260
Email: nursing.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au
web: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing 		International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: Students will be eligible for registration as Division 1 nurses after completion of this course.

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