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Master in Science/Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Health Sciences Education (CHSE) (an interdisciplinary course)

Key Facts

Course Code: DPTNM-CHSE-1P09

Duration: 2 years part-time

Next Intake: September annually

Closing date for applications: 30 June

Location: 24 D'Olier Street

Fees: Further information on course fees can be found at Academic Registry.

Overview

This course offers suitably qualified Nurses/Midwives and other health sciences practitioners, in the spirit of interdisciplinary learning, the opportunity to develop their skills in teaching, assessment, curriculum design and research. The modules offered are evidenced-based and aim to encourage critical thinking and reflexive practice. Academic teaching/learning sessions are both in-person, online and simulated and student teaching sessions will be delivered in Third Level Institutions and in the practice placement setting. This course is underpinned by the philosophy of self-directed adult learning.
This results in teachers who are reflexive, self-critical, evidence-based and prepared for the challenges of teaching within higher education. Nurses and midwives who successfully complete the M.Sc. in Clinical Health Sciences Education will be eligible to apply for registration as a nurse tutor (RNT) or midwifery tutor (RMT) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). If you already possess an M.Sc. in Nursing/Midwifery (or an allied health science subject), you can complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Health Sciences Education and subsequently be eligible to apply for registration as a nurse or midwifery tutor (RNT/RMT) with the NMBI.

Structure & Delivery

Year One

On-line orientation session last week of August. Commences with a full week of classes in September and thereafter one day per week for the remainder of the academic year.  CHSE students are required to undertake a minimum of 80 hours classroom teaching and 20 hours clinical teaching during this academic year. It is the student’s responsibility to secure all their teaching hours prior to commencing the course: applicants are required to confirm their teaching arrangements in writing with their application.

Year Two

Attendance at workshops throughout the academic year

A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content which includes in-person and online lectures, group discussions and self-directed learning. The assessment process is a combination of written and practical assignments. At the end of Year Two, M.Sc. students are required to submit a dissertation on a subject related to their field of study.

Course Content

M.Sc. CHSE for interdisciplinary healthcare applicants other than Nurses and Midwives

Year One

Year Two

M.Sc. CHSE for nursing or midwifery applicants who do not hold a MSc in Nursing or a MSc in Midwifery

Year One (for the nursing and midwifery (RNT/RMT) strand)

Year Two (for the nursing and midwifery (RNT/RMT strand)

P.Grad. Dip. in CHSE

Entry Requirement

Nurses and midwives applying for admission to this course must meet all of the following criteria

  • current, active registration on the appropriate division of the register held by NMBI
  • hold a minimum 2.1 honours degree in nursing or midwifery (a 2.2 may be accepted, with evidence of additional and ongoing education and / or CPD);
  • have a minimum of three years full-time recent clinical experience or equivalent since registration. This experience must be where student nurses or midwives are undertaking placements;
  • have a basic knowledge of technology including email, internet use and typing skills for producing assignment work.

Applicants who hold an M.Sc. in Nursing or M.Sc. in Midwifery may apply to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Health Sciences Education. These applicants would be required to undertake the Year One modules only.

Health sciences professionals applying for admission to this course must meet all of the following criteria

  • current, active registration with the appropriate professional body;
  • currently employed in an area relevant to their profession;
  • hold an honours degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional and academic qualifications;
  • have a minimum of three years’ full-time recent clinical experience or equivalent since registration. This experience must be where students are undertaking placements.
  • have a basic knowledge of technology including email, internet use and typing skills for producing assignment work.

Applicants who hold an M.Sc. in a health sciences subject may apply to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Health Sciences Education. These applicants would be required to undertake the Year One modules only.

Documentation required to complete application

  • All applications require two references, one of which must be an academic reference. The academic reference MUST be from a third level institution and the clinical reference MUST be from someone at managerial level. References must be provided on the official headed TCD reference template;
  • Copies of academic transcripts from completed educational courses;
  • Copies of official awards (parchment) from completed educational courses;
  • Copy of current active registration certification;
  • Evidence of having secured 100 teaching hours.
  • Evidence of English language proficiency, where appropriate.

English Language Competency

All applicants whose first language is not English or who have not been educated through the English language must meet Trinity’s English language requirements. English language proficiency requirements must be met before an offer can be made.  Find out more: https://www.tcd.ie/study/apply/admission-requirements/postgraduate/