MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma and Emergency Nursing in Cork Ireland | University College Cork

There are 7 clinical pathways to the degree of Masters in Nursing, all of which have an exit route available for the award of a postgraduate Diploma in Nursing. The pathways to degree of Masters including Postgraduate Diploma exit route are all available to view in the College Calendar. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Pathway 1 - Trauma & Emergency Nursing Applicants for this MSc in Nursing, including the postgraduate Diploma exit route, should normally: 1. Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible for such registration as required for individual pathways. For the Trauma and Emergency Nursing Pathway, applicants must be Registered General Nurses; 2. Have clinical practice experience (and support structures, if applicable) as required for individual pathways. For the Trauma and Emergency Nursing Pathway, applicants must have a minimum of six months of post-registration experience (excluding courses) and at least six months experience in the speciality pathway applied for; 3. Applicants must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS); 4. Applicants must provide written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing/equivalent authorised nurse manager stating: The applicant will be working in the relevant specialist area for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 18.75 hours a week; They will be released from practice to attend the programme requirements; A clinical preceptor and/or clinical facilitator can support learning in the specialist area of practice for the duration of the programme. IELTS - 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version). TOEFL iBT - 90 Overall with (Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 21, Writing 20)