Program Overview

The MSc in Nursing for Non-EU applicants is a full-time programme (i.e. 90 credits) taken over 12 months from the date of first registration (commencing in September of each year). It is designed to provide students from outside Ireland and EU (i.e. non-EU applicants) and from a range of different nursing backgrounds with a Masters degree.  The programme is non-clinical, comprising theory modules only.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the non-clinical pathway, students should be able to:

Students take 90 credits as follows:

NU6053          Professional, Ethical and Legal Decision-making in Specialist Practice (5 credits)

NU6084          Clinical Examination Skills (10 credits)

MH6014          Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (10 credits)

NU6070          Clinical Leadership in Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery (10 credits)

NU6085          Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)

NU6152          Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Cardiorespiratory Problems (10 credits)

NU6201          Personal and Professional Portfolio (10 credits)

NU6202          The Principles and Methods of Evidence Based Practice Healthcare

NU6203          Challenges to Global Health, Ethical, Legal, Social and Cultural Perspectives

NU6073          Dissertation in Nursing (20 credits)