Nursing
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Entry requirements
- A registered nurse/ midwife 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
- Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet criteria identified in the English Language qualifications set by the University of Limerick
The MSc Nursing/Midwifery 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
Standard Degree Applicants/ Include with your application
- Full degree transcript and certificates/awards (including English translation if applicable)
- English language qualifications ( Taken in the last 2 years,if English is not your first language)
- Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration certificate
- A copy of birth certificate (Long Document)
- An application fee of €35 (electronically) or €40 Bankdraft/Cheque.
Recognized Prior Learning Applicants/ who do not meet standard entry requirements / Include with your application copy of birth certificate( Long Document)
- Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration certificate
- 1000 word typed Recognized Prior Learning Statement
- Copies of all certificates or diploma’s as part of prior learning to date
- An application fee of €35 (electronically) or €40 Bankdraft/Cheque
Months of entry
September
Course content
The overall aim of the MSc in Nursing/Midwifery 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/midwifery practice.
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
- Critically evaluate evidence underpinning and informing nursing/midwifery practice.
- Demonstrate the knowledge required for advancing nursing/midwifery practice.
- Critically examine the knowledge and skills of; reflection, critical thinking and analysis fundamental to the development and advancement of nursing/midwifery 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.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Owen Doody
- owen.doody@ul.ie
- Phone
- 00 353 61 213367, Mobile: 00 353 86 8379781