Nursing (M.Sc.)
- Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- Admission Requirements: See bottom of this page
- Closing Date: 31st July 2013
- Course Coordinator(s): Dr Brian Keogh
- Course Administrator(s): Ms Anita Malzone
- Course Email(s): keoghbj@tcd.ie , malzonea@tcd.ie
- Course Tel(s): +353-1-896 3109 or +353-1-896 3892
- Course Url: www.nursing-midwifery.tcd.ie/postgraduate/taught-masters/msc-nursing.php
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The programme seeks to enable registered nurses to acquire the sophisticated knowledge, skills and decision-making abilities necessary to practice in dynamic healthcare environments, which is in keeping with the School’s Strategic Plan 2009-14. It is intended that graduates of this programme will be equipped to become leaders in their respective disciplines and to enhance nursing practice through their advanced research and critical thinking skills. On completion of this course participants will be able to:- Strengthen and develop their expertise in their area of practice through the use of enhanced knowledge, reflective skills and research-based practice.
- Devise, implement, and evaluate methods for improving the quality of nursing care and /or nurse education provided in Ireland.
- Exercise administrative and intellectual leadership in their profession and the disciplines contained within.
- Extend their skills in the critical evaluation of research reports and plan, conduct and evaluate research studies.
Course Duration and Structure The programme takes place over two years on a part-time basis or one year on a full-time basis. A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content, including lectures, group discussion, WebCT and self-directed learning. The assessment process used is a combination of written and online assessments.
Admission Requirements
- Registration as a nurse with An Bord Altranais or in the case of international applicants, be registered as a professional nurse who is entitled to practice as a qualified or registered nurse in their own country.
- An honors degree in nursing or a related discipline or equivalent professional and academic qualification.
- Or otherwise satisfy the course committee that they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course.
- Contact details of 2 academic referees
- Copies of academic transcripts from completed educational courses
- Copies of official awards (parchment) from completed educational courses