Program Overview

Master of Science in Nursing (MSc Nursing) Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSc Nursing) program is a two-year degree that incorporates teaching with clinical experience in respective specialties. The program requires students to submit a dissertation as a partial fulfillment of the degree. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to organize a workshop and conference with the support of faculty.

Program Details

Duration

The duration of the MSc Nursing program is two years. Examinations are held annually.

Clinical Specialisations

The program offers the following clinical specialisations:

• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
• Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing

Course Outline

The program's course outline is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in nursing.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The overall objectives of the Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) for the Master of Nursing program are as follows:

1. Apply the standards, protocols, procedures, and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) guidelines in nursing practice, assuming responsibility and accountability to provide advanced, competent, and comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities.
2. Practice as a nurse specialist, maintaining interprofessional relationships with members of the healthcare team to bring about change in nursing practice and healthcare delivery.
3. Demonstrate leadership, management, collaborative communication, teaching, and research skills in providing competent care across various healthcare settings.
4. Engage in continuous personal and professional development.

Postgraduate Attributes

The graduate attributes of the MSc Nursing Degree program include:

1. Advanced knowledge, Critical thinking & clinical reasoning: Apply advanced knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning skills in healthcare decision-making in all situations to provide evidence-based nursing care to individuals, families, and communities.
2. Interpersonal relationships and teamwork: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to achieve the desired outcome through teamwork.
3. Professional competence & lifelong learning: Demonstrate professional competence and interest towards continued learning for the advancement of self and profession.
4. Leadership, teaching, and research skills: Demonstrate leadership, management, teaching, and research skills in healthcare/academic settings.
5. Ethical practice: Practice ethics and ethical standards in personal and professional contexts.
6. Social responsibility with a focus on sustainability: Demonstrate the ability to implement change in nursing practice and healthcare delivery systems by utilizing the latest trends and technology in line with national health policies and programs in providing healthcare.

Program Outcomes

The program outcomes are as follows:

1. Advanced knowledge, Critical thinking & clinical reasoning: Apply advanced knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning skills in healthcare decision-making in all situations.
2. Interpersonal relationship and teamwork: Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with individuals, families, communities, and healthcare professionals.
3. Professional competence & lifelong learning: Demonstrate professional competence and interest in continued learning.
4. Leadership, teaching, and research skills: Demonstrate leadership, management, teaching, and research skills in various healthcare settings.
5. Ethical practice: Practice within the ethical and legal frameworks of nursing and healthcare.
6. Social responsibility with a focus on sustainability: Provide nursing care related to promotive, preventive, restorative, and rehabilitative health services.