Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Medical and Surgical Nursing in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,000
(c. USD17,331.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Postgraduate Diploma/Master's in Medical and Surgical Nursing, provided by University College Cork's School of Nursing and Midwifery, forms part of the MSc/Postgraduate Nursing Diploma pathway.
This specialized Medical and Surgical Nursing program addresses the growing demand for advanced education to equip general nurses with skills to handle higher patient complexity, ethical dilemmas, and safety concerns in clinical environments.
Our educational approach highlights the value of adaptable nursing professionals who collaborate within healthcare teams, armed with the necessary expertise to provide research-based, proficient care while remaining attentive to each patient's unique needs and their support networks.
Special focus is given to enhancing diagnostic abilities, recognizing early warning signs of patient decline, and implementing nurse-driven (and team-based) treatment strategies. Students apply their self-guided theoretical knowledge and practical skills through simulated emergency scenarios in our cutting-edge Clinical Skills Simulation Resource Center (CSSRC).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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 the Diploma exit route are all available to view in the College Calendar.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Pathway 8 - Medical and Surgical Nursing
Applicants for this MSc in Nursing, including the PG Diploma exit route, should normally:
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 Medical-Surgical Nursing Pathway, applicants must be Registered General Nurses;
Have clinical practice experience (and support structures, if applicable) as required for individual pathways. For the Medical-Surgical 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;
Applicants must provide written evidence of support from their Director of Nursing/equivalent authorised Nurse Manager stating:
(a) 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
(b) They will be released from practice to attend the programme requirements
(c) 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)
Tuition
EUR
15,000