Program Overview

MSc Nursing (Older Person) Programme

The MSc Nursing (Older Person) is a two-year, full-time programme taken on a part-time basis, designed for working nurses who wish to advance their career in older person nursing. The programme offers a blended and flexible learning approach with online, on-campus, and workplace learning.

Brief Description

This programme aims to enhance the skills, knowledge, attributes, and competencies of nurses in the care of older adults. It explores evidenced-based best practices, therapeutic interventions, and person-centred approaches to care for older adults.

Programme Content

The programme consists of six modules in the first year, including two specialist modules in older person care and two clinical practicum modules. Students will complete 500 hours of clinical practice across both semesters. In the second year, students will complete a systematic/integrated review.

Modules

• Health Research – Methods & Methodology (NS6036): Develops an understanding of the social, political, ethical, and personal context of the research process.
• Philosophical Underpinnings of Gerontology Care (NS6411): Provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in person-centred nursing care of the older person.
• Clinical Practicum 1 (NS6401): Facilitates the consolidation, integration, and application of theory within practice.
• Promoting Quality & Safety in Health Care (NS6038): Explores the concept of quality and safety in healthcare in promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Management and Coordination of Gerontology Care (NS6412): Develops knowledge and expertise in the provision of care to the older person.
• Clinical Practicum 2 (NS6402): Facilitates the consolidation, integration, and application of theory within practice.
• Dissertation 1 (NS6004): Facilitates students to work on a systematic/integrated review.
• Dissertation 2 (NS6005): Facilitates students to organise, prepare, and present their final research dissertation.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline.
• Be a registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Be engaged in practice as a registered nurse for at least one year.
• Students are expected to work in a practice setting throughout the programme.
• Garda clearance is required.

Fees

• EU: €7,700 per annum
• Non-EU: €7,700 per annum
• Year 2 fees are subject to change.

Graduate Profile

The MSc Nursing (Older Person) can lead graduates to become eligible for specialist and advanced practice roles across a variety of healthcare settings supporting older adult populations, such as:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Advanced nursing practice posts

Funding

Further information on funding and scholarships is available.