Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma of Forensic Mental Health Nursing in Online Australia | Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
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Online Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
37,360
(c. USD26,316.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Forensic Mental Health Nursing are key components of Swinburne University of Technology's comprehensive forensic psychology and mental health program. The diploma's coursework specifically contributes to the Master of Forensic Behavioural Science degree requirements.
Students will develop specialized expertise for forensic mental health nursing practice, gaining insights into legal and correctional frameworks, comprehensive training on systemic and psychological factors affecting criminal behavior, and techniques for managing difficult patients and situations.
These programs are delivered by Swinburne's Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science in partnership with Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Standard entry
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in one of the following fields:
Nursing
Mental health nursing
Applicants wishing to study full-time will be considered on a case by case basis.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.
The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions, in respect of courses, to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL IBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
Tuition
AUD
37,360