Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Health Science (Public Health Nursing) in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
8,180
(c. USD9,501.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Health Science (Public Health Nursing [PHN]) program spans two academic years. Students first enroll in a one-year postgraduate diploma; after successfully finishing Year One, they can register with the NMBI as public health nurses. To complete Year One, students must fulfill 60 ECTS of theoretical coursework and meet clinical assessment requirements set by NMBI (2015). Upon completion, they receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Public Health Nursing), currently funded by the HSE.
After completing Year One, students may opt to continue directly into Year Two of the MSc program without obtaining the Postgraduate Diploma. To qualify for Year Two, they must achieve an overall grade of 60% or higher in their Year One modules. The second year is delivered by the University of Galway's School of Nursing and Midwifery and is not HSE-funded.
Career Prospects
Graduates will be equipped to work independently in community healthcare settings. The program provides specialized knowledge, preparing you as a community practitioner to deliver primary care and address public health challenges effectively.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Be registered in the General Nursing Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or entitled to be so registered AND have a minimum of three years' post-registration general nursing experience or
Be registered in the General Nursing Division and another Division of the Register, including Registered Midwife (RM), Registered Children’s Nurse (RCN), Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability (RNID) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Divisions of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the NMBI or entitled to be so registered; AND have a minimum of 18 months' post-registration general nursing experience as an RGN, and 18 months post-registration experience as an RM or RCN or RNID or RPN and
Meet the academic criteria set by the relevant Higher Education Institute (HEI); Hold an NQAI Level 8 qualification (honours degree) or proof of equivalency; Demonstrate that they have undertaken a programme of study at NFQ Level 8. The academic transcript provided will be used as evidence to demonstrate this, and it should be for the highest level award.
Unless the candidate’s name is registered in the midwives division of the NMBI register, they must complete an approved module of study on child and maternal health, approved by the NMBI, as part of the programme;
Satisfy the selection/admission committee that they have the ability to complete the programme;
Meet in full the requirements for registration specified by NMBI to be eligible for the award of the Master Health Science (Public Health Nursing).
IELTS: 6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (20 Listening, 20 Speaking, 24 Writing, 19 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 61 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
8,180