Master of Mental Health Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Nurse Practitioners are expected to be clinical leaders who work autonomously from a sound evidence base, instigate diagnostic investigations, prescribe medication within an approved formulary, and refer judiciously. In the Master of Mental Health Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), you will undertake units of study that will prepare you for the role of Nurse Practitioner in the specialist area of mental health. The study program incorporates areas of advanced health assessment, clinical leadership, evidence-based nursing, diagnostic skills, therapeutic management, psychopharmacology, evaluation and collaboration in care. You will also have the opportunity to complete specialist electives to suit your particular practice setting.

The Master of Mental Health Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) is offered by the UWS School of Nursing and Midwifery – a national leader in nursing and midwifery education, research and scholarship in Australia. With a strong reputation for quality, relevant and contemporary professional education, the School has well established industry partnerships with nursing leaders and health and community services in Greater Western Sydney.

UWS also has well established ties across the state of New South Wales and nationally. These national and regional ties are complemented by collaborative partnerships and active international links, enabling the School to work with a range of partners to advance nursing education and research.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course can pursue careers as advanced practice nurses or nurse practitioners.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.