If you are a qualified nurse who holds a Level 6 qualification (or an equivalent qualification based on an RPL exercise) seeking to specialise in a specific area of practice, then the Master of Science in Nursing (Area of Specialisation) is intended for you. These areas of practice are (but not limited to) the following:
- Critical and Intensive Care
- Cancer Care
- Orthopaedic Care
- Perioperative Care
Other specialised areas of practice may be added depending on the market demand for such training.
Demand for such programmes is already being observed, in view of the fact that a number of qualified nurses are following similar programmes abroad to specialise in a particular field of studies. This programme would allow a minimum of 12 students across all areas of their specialisation.
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NUR5128 | Resuscitation and Immediate Care | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
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NUR5134 | Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Facilities | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
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NUR5131 | Advanced Nursing Management of Critically Ill Patients | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
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HSC5111 | Research Methods for Health Care Professionals | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
HSC5130 | Evidence Appraisal and Synthesis in the Health Sciences | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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HSC5131 | Writing a Research Proposal and Protocol in the Health Sciences | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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NUR5147 | Developing, Expanding and Advancing Nursing Practice | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
NUR5148 | Nursing Leadership | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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NUR5020 | Dissertation | 30 ECTS   |   | ||
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This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021, and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.