Course Details

Course Code(s):
MSNUNGTFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
2 Years, Full-Time taken on a Part-Time basis
Award:
Masters (MSc)
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Education and Health Sciences
Course Type: Taught, Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Department of Nursing & Midwifery
Email: nm@ul.ie
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Brief Description

The overall aim of the MSc in Nursing is to provide registered nurses with the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care for patients/clients to the highest professional standards across the health care continuum. The modules offered are grounded in a body of evidence-based knowledge that promotes excellence in nursing practice.

(M) Microcreds available:

Modules listed within the Programme Content with an (M) beside them are MicroCreds and can be taken independently.

The overall aim of the MSc in Nursing is to provide registered nurses with the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care for patients/clients to the highest professional standards across the health care continuum. The modules offered are grounded in a body of evidence-based knowledge that promotes excellence in nursing practice.

On completion of the programme the student will be able to:

  • Critically evaluate evidence underpinning and informing nursing practice.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge required for advancing nursing practice.
  • Critically examine the knowledge and skills of; reflection, critical thinking and analysis fundamental to the development and advancement of nursing practice.
  • Critically review current innovations and developments in promoting quality and safety in healthcare.
  • Apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills required for advancing nursing/midwifery practice.
  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the research process.
  • Critically evaluate leadership and management strategies for collaborative working in care provision.
  • Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent learning activities in supporting personal and professional development.
  • Demonstrate the ability of self-evaluation and appraisal.

This is a blended learning programme, taught both on campus and online.

For further details see: Schedule of Lectures:  Student Support - Schedule of Lectures

On successful completion of Year 1 of programme, students can exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in MSc Nursing

The programme is listed as full time but is taken on a part time basis. The 90 credit MSc in Nursing consists of six modules in Year One (Graduate Diploma Level, 60 credits) and a research project/dissertation in Year 2 (Masters Level 30 credits). In year one students undertake three theory modules in semester one and two, a total of six modules in year one of the programme. Students are required to attend in University for a total of 13 days in year one, one introductory day and 6 days lectures in both the Autumn and Spring semesters. In year two students will be required to attend for one introductory day in the Autumn semester and complete a small scale research project or a systematic review, or a practice based enquiry within a supported framework. Students will be assigned an academic supervisor who will guide and support them during year 2.

Semester 1Semester 2

Choice of 1 Elective Module* from the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Elective modules will only be offered on the basis of sufficient numbers of students.
  • **Applicants must be working in peri-operative theatre to undertake this module.
  • NS6038: Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare (12 credits)

Choice of 1 Elective Module from the following:

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    • NS6072: Therapeutic Interventions in Palliative Care
    • NS6092: Psychosocial Interventions of Mental Health Care
    • NS6082: Managing and Co-ordinating Peri-operative
    • Nursing***
    • NS6502: Health Promotion in Healthcare Practice – Code has changed from NS6041 to NS6502.
    • NS6122: Perinatal Bereavement and Loss
    • NS6412: Management and c-ordination of Gerontology Care
    • NS6062: Therapeutic Interventions in Dementia Care
    • NS6172: Safety Planning and Risk Management in Healthcare****

AND

Choice of 1 Elective Module from the following:

  •  
    • NS6040: Inter-cultural Care
    • NS6042: Therapeutic Engagement
    • NS6202: Tracheostomy Care****
    • NS6192: Leading and Managing Infection Prevention and Control
    • NS6172: Safety Planning and Risk Management in Healthcare****

***Applicants must have successfully completed module NS6091

****These module(s) run on 3 Wednesdays with additional day (s) tbc for assessments.

Semester 3Semester 4
  • NS6004: Dissertation 1
  • NS6005: Dissertation 2 (21 credits)

(M) A MicroCred is a single module within a larger further award (eg. Certificate, Diploma, Masters). By taking a micro-credential you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award.

A registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
Students would normally possess a primary degree( Minimum 2.2) or show evidence of  recognized prior learning  (RPL) as outlined in  the ( RPL) policy of the University and Department of Nursing and Midwifery 

The MSc Nursing will be offered as a full time programme but taken on a part time basis over two years with the option of an exit award on completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma). Students can also opt to progress to year two for the MSc award having attained a minimum QCA of 2.00 at the end of year one

What to include with your application

  • Full degree transcript and certificates/awards
  • Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland  registration certificate
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport page
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

Recognised Prior Learning Applicants/ who do not meet standard entry requirements / Include with your application:

  • Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration certificate
  • Copy of birth certificate or passport page
  • 1000 word typed Recognised Prior Learning Statement
  • Copies of all certificates or diploma’s as part of prior learning to date
  • RPL Form 

 

Guidelines on Completing your application
To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form.
Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
 

 

 

 

EU - €7,500 per annum*

Non- EU - €7,500 per annum*

*Please note year 2 fees are subject to change

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

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The overall aim of the Master of Science in Nursing is to provide registered nurses/midwives with the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to care for patients/clients to the highest professional standards across the health care continuum. The modules offered are grounded in a body of evidence-based knowledge that promotes excellence in nursing practice. Successful completion of the Masters in Nursing programme will provide students with the academic qualifications necessary for enhancing their professional role in the healthcare environment. The programme will provide opportunities to explore research in order to further develop evidence-based nursing practice. The programme offers a range of modules to allow the student choose a range of modules to suit their individual needs. An essential element of the programme is the application of the specific modules to the students clinical and practice environment.