Nursing - Clinical Practice

The MSc Nursing (Clinical Practice) programme helps you to develop valuable knowledge and skills in the areas of clinical leadership and practical research methods that can be applied in the workplace.

The MSc Nursing (Clinical Practice) programme helps you to develop valuable knowledge and skills in the areas of clinical leadership and practical research methods that can be applied in the workplace.

We aim to give you a strong theoretical and practical foundation in leadership, health system dynamics and research methods, culminating in a dissertation focused on your practice context.

Please note this programme is only currently only available as a pathway programme within UCD

This is a one (academic) year programme, delivered over 2 trimesters.

Module
NMHS 44020 Evidence synthesis and translation (30 credit module)

- Applicants must be registered as a nurse on a live register

- Applicants must be employed in clinical practice/management while undertaking the programme

- Experience in management is desirable

- Hold a Level 9 Graduate Diploma or Level 9 Higher Diploma in Nursing

Documents Required

Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only)
Current photocopy of NMBI registration and PIN
Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only)
Professional Reference Form
Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL may be granted in respect of individual modules if applicants can demonstrate that the modules' learning outcomes have been achieved through prior credentialled or experiential learning. In some cases, where an applicant does not meet the prerequisites for entry to a programme, an RPL application may be considered. Further information can be found in respect of this here.

How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:

MSc Nursing Clinical Practice PT (X701)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Part Time
Deadline Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

This is a one (academic) year programme, broken down into three semesters. Assessments are varied and occur at intervals throughout and at the end of the semesters.

45

1 year part-time.
MODE OF DELIVERY: Blended

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability
With your newly developed management and leadership skills, you can work in a health care environment in a number of areas including:

Management
Information Systems
Education
Human Resource Management
Practice Development