MSc in Nursing (Non-EU)

This MSc in Nursing (for Non-EU applicants) is a full-time programme taken over 12 months commencing in September of each year. It is designed to provide international students from outside Ireland and the EU (ie non-EU applicants) and from a range of different nursing backgrounds with a non-clinical Master’s degree. The program is non-clinical, comprising theory modules only.

The programme is divided into two parts with a total of 90 credits:

• Part I comprises theory modules of up to 70 credits
• Part II comprises a Dissertation in Nursing (20 credits)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this non-clinical pathway, you should be able to:

• exercise enhanced personal and professional competence through accountability and autonomy in professional practice;
• practice with greater insight into the research-base, ethical, socio-political, and professional underpinnings of nursing/midwifery and health care;
• demonstrate higher levels of judgement in the practice of nursing/midwifery through the generation of nursing knowledge for innovative nursing and midwifery practice;
• act as innovators and leaders in a chosen area and contribute to practice development and best practice;
• teach others from a broad and in-depth knowledge base, derived from critical reflection on nursing practice and the development of critical inquiry of disciplinary knowledge base in nursing and midwifery.

Please also see our University Calendar (MSc Nursing Non-EU) for more detailed information available on course options and modules.

Modules

• NU6070 Clinical Leadership in Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery (10 credits)
• NU6084 Clinical Examination Skills (10 credits)
• NU6085 Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)
• NU6152 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Cardiorespiratory Problems (10 credits)
• NU6201 Personal and Professional Portfolio (10 credits)
• NU6202 The Principles and Methods of Evidence-Based Practice Healthcare (15 credits)
• NU6203 Challenges to Global Health, Ethical, Legal, Social and Cultural Perspectives (10 credits)
• NU6073 Dissertation in Nursing (20 credits)

Top 50 Nursing School in the World

The School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, has been ranked within the top 50 nursing schools in the world, according to the QS global subject rankings. The school provides a world-class environment for cutting-edge research to prepare tomorrow’s nurses to shape and advance health care practices through research and education. Within UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, researchers are addressing global challenges, including the growing burden of diseases, nurse workforce requirements, population ageing, and sustainable approaches to healthcare and health promotion and our teaching staff are at the forefront of these developments.

Connected Curriculum

At UCC we are committed to the Connected Curriculum where we emphasise the connection between students, learning, research and leadership through our vision for a Connected University. Our staff will support you in making meaningful connections within and between topics such as nursing, healthcare, and management.

On successful completion of the non-clinical pathway, students should be able to:

• exercise enhanced personal and professional competence through accountability and autonomy in professional practice;
• practice with greater insight into the research-base, ethical, socio-political, and professional underpinnings of nursing/midwifery and health care;
• demonstrate higher levels of judgment in the practice of nursing/midwifery through the generation of nursing knowledge for innovative nursing and midwifery practice;
• act as innovators and leaders in a chosen area and contribute to practice development and best practice;
• teach others from a broad and in-depth knowledge base, derived from critical reflection on nursing practice and the development of critical inquiry of disciplinary knowledge base in nursing and midwifery.

Skills and Careers Information

This MSc Nursing (Non-EU) programme, established in 2013, gives nurses from outside the European Union the opportunity to study in Ireland. A major objective of the programme is to enable students to further develop their undergraduate knowledge, skills, and attributes. We aim to provide our students with enhanced skills that will transfer to professional practice in a rapidly evolving healthcare system globally. The acquisition of these skills ensures demand for graduates of this programme.

Available Scholarships

At UCC we support our student community by offering scholarships and prizes to prospective and current students. Please see the Scholarships & Prizes page for more information.