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.



This programme is delivered via blended learning, incorporating a mix of interactive online lectures, self-directed learning and in-person classes.



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.



What Will I Learn?

• Apply best-practice care interventions, informed by accredited, evidence-based principles

• Articulate a thorough understanding of the established principles of patient safety, leadership and quality care

• Confirm an ability to self-appraise and to take responsibility for continuing academic and professional development

• Consolidate and critically analyse emergency care knowledge, philosophy, behaviours and practice, informed by current healthcare practice, and contextualized in both health and social care

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applied research across multiple care settings

• Display comprehensive insight into healthcare, in the context of collaborative care delivery

• Integrate enhanced knowledge and skills in the clinical practice arena.

Module/Trimester/Credits



Stage 1 Core Modules

NMHS44020 Evid synthesis & translation 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 30

• 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 UCD Level 9 Graduate Diploma or Level 9 Higher Diploma in Nursing



Documents Required

• 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)



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Online Application.



Who Should Apply?

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants: No

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. Delivery: Blended.

X701: Master of Science in Nursing (Clinical Practice) Part-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught

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