GradDipMentHlthNurs
Credit points
80
Minimum duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
Approved locations
- ACU Online
EFTSL value of units : All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Mental Heath Nursing course, an applicant must:
a) have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree (or higher); OR have completed the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent;
AND
b) provide written confirmation from their employer that they are employed in a mental health service.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
Completion requirements
To qualify for the degree of Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, a student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising:
a. For Project Stream:
i. 40 cp from Specified Mental Health Nursing Units (Part A)
ii. 40 cp from Project Stream Units (Part B)
OR
b. For Research Stream:
i. 40 cp from Specified Mental Health Nursing Units (Part A)
ii. 40 cp from Research Stream Units (Part C)
Exit points
A student who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing may exit with the relevant award.
Progression requirements
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.