Nursing - Perioperative Care

Key programme benefits to future students

The programme provides opportunities to explore research as evidence for enhancing and changing practice. The programme also provides opportunities for nurses to develop critical thinking and reflective skills at specialist and advanced practice levels.



The programme will develop professional qualities and a high level of competence in the promotion of excellence and current best practice in the delivery and appraisal of advancing practice.

Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Health Research Methods - Methodology

• Theoretical Principles of Perioperative Nursing

• Clinical Practicum 1



Spring Modules

• Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare

• Therapeutic Interventions in Perioperative Nursing

• Clinical Practicum 2



Year 2

Autumn Modules

• Dissertation 1



Spring Modules

• Dissertation 2

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a discipline



Be a registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.



Be engaged in practice as a registered nurse for at least one year.



Students are expected to work in a peri-operative practice setting throughout the programme.



Successful applicants must have Garda clearance, health screening, CPR certification and vaccinations before placement (any costs will be covered by the student). More information on student vetting.

2 years full-time*, blended.



*This masters programme has been developed for working practitioners and is delivered on a part-time timetable.

Graduate careers

Successful completion of year one of the master’s programme (Graduate Diploma award) will provide students with the academic qualifications required to be considered eligible for specialist posts.



The MSc award on successful completion of year 2 will provide students with the academic qualifications required to be considered eligible for advancing practice.