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

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 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



Students are required to be working in a perioperative setting for the duration of the programme



The MSc in Nursing (Perioperative Care) 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.



Garda Clearance is also required for this programme.

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.