Nursing

Key Fact:
The programme offers a range of modules to allow the student choose a range of modules to suit their individual needs. An essential element of the programme is the application of the specific modules to the students clinical and practice environment.

Programme Content
Year 1
Autumn Semester
• Health Research Methods – Methodology
• Leading and Managing Practice

Choice of 1 of the following:
• Principles of Primary and Community Care
• Supporting Perinatal Mental Health
• Principles Underpinning Dementia Care
• Principles of Palliative Care in Practice
• Principles Underpinning Peri-operative Nursing**
• Theories of Psychosocial Assessment and Care
• Philosophical Underpinnings of Gerontology Care
• Advanced Assessment in Respiratory Nursing

Spring Semester
• Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare

Choice of 1 Elective Module from the following:
• Therapeutic Interventions in Palliative Care
• Psychosocial Interventions of Mental Health Care
• Managing and Co-ordinating Peri-operative Nursing***
• Health Promotion in Nursing/Midwifery Practice
• Perinatal Bereavement and Loss
• Management and co-ordination of Gerontology Care
• Therapeutic Interventions in Dementia Care
• Safety Planning and Risk Management in Healthcare****
• Tracheostomy Care****

Choice of 1 Elective Module from the following:
• Inter-cultural Care
• Therapeutic Engagement
• Tracheostomy Care****
• Leading and Managing Infection Prevention and Control
• Safety Planning and Risk Management in Healthcare****

Year 2
Autumn Semester
• Dissertation 1

Spring Semester
• Dissertation 2

*Elective modules will only be offered on the basis of sufficient numbers of students.

**Applicants must be working in perioperative theatre to undertake this module.

***Applicants must have successfully completed module NS6091

****These module(s) run on 3 Wednesdays with additional day(s) tbc for assessments.

1. A registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

2. 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

The MSc Nursing 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

Recognized Prior Learning Applicants/ who do not meet standard entry requirements / Include with your application copy of birth certificate/passport page

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

RPL Form

Guidelines on Completing your application
To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form.
Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.

How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (€35 online / €40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.

Standard Degree Applicants/ Include with your application

Full degree transcript and certificates/awards

Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration certificate

A copy of birth certificate/passport page

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts

English language competency certificate

Recognized Prior Learning Applicants/ who do not meet standard entry requirements / Include with your application copy of birth certificate/passport page

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

2 Years Full-Time.