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Master of Health Care Management - Contemporary Mental Health

Murdoch University - Perth Campus

Australia,Western Australia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 37,080/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Western Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1973

Total Students: 25,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Health Care Management - Contemporary Mental Health

Program Overview

This course aims to cultivate excellence in quality, leadership and management in health professionals working in Quality, Safety, Risk or Middle Management roles in acute, community, mental health, primary and aged care public and private sectors.

On completion of the course, you will have the capacity and capability to apply these skills in a range of management positions and become a leader and champion of change.

Choose to specialise in either Gerontological Healthcare or Contemporary Mental Health.

In Gerontological Healthcare, you will develop specialist skills in the care of older adults and expand your career pathway in a range of healthcare settings.

In the Contemporary Mental Health major, you will develop specialist skills in the care of people with mental health illnesses, meet the professional development needs of graduates interested in specialist mental health practice, and be updated on evidence-based therapeutic approaches to care.

Major: Contemporary Mental Health
A major in Contemporary Mental Health is designed primarily for registered nurses who wish to develop specialist skills in the care of people with mental health issues.

This major aims to develop excellence in contemporary mental healthcare to meet the professional development needs of graduates interested in specialist mental health practice and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to care.

You’ll work on formulating safe, caring, respectful, responsive, and therapeutic relationships with people with mental health issues across a range of healthcare contexts.

3 reasons to study Contemporary Mental Health

Study at your own pace with flexible, online learning.
Gain evidence-based skills and strategies that are immediately applicable to your work.
Take a step towards specialising in mental health practice.

Things you’ll learn

A body of knowledge that includes recent and contemporary developments in Contemporary Mental Health.
Accessible evidence to establish person-centred, collaborative decisions that contribute towards providing optimum mental healthcare.
Communication skills and technical research skills used to evaluate and synthesise complex information to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders .
How to formulate safe, caring, respectful, responsive, and therapeutic relationships with people with mental health issues across a range of healthcare contexts.
Design, implement, and appraise mental healthcare for people with mental health issues that ensures quality, safety, and cultural responsiveness.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2026		Open
jul 2025		Closed
jul 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 37,080 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Murdoch University - Perth Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0 Minimum Listening - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 53.0 Minimum Writing - 58.0 Minimum Speaking - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Pathway program scholarships	Undergraduate Scholarships	Postgraduate Scholarships
We offer a 50% scholarship for our Foundation Program and a 25% scholarship for our Diploma	Undergraduate Scholarships - up to 40% Academic Merit Scholarship	Up to 40% Academic Merit Scholarship

International Welcome Scholarship

Murdoch is offering a 20% fee reduction scholarship for international students from eligible countries, commencing in 2025.

Level of study:

Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Semester Availability:

Semester 2
Trimester 3
Trimester 2
Trimester 1
Semester 1

Eligibility

You are eligible to receive this scholarship if you meet all the following requirements:

You are an international, full fee paying student
You are starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2025
You are starting studies for an eligible Murdoch coursework degree set out below
You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries set out belowyou are not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
You are not subject to any of the exceptions set out below.

You are not eligible to receive this scholarship if you:

Are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder (even if you are also a citizen of one of the eligible countries)
Are not required to pay international student tuition fees
Have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees
Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that covers all or part of your tuition fees.

Eligible courses:

Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Clinical Psychology)

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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