Limerick,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Nursing - Older Person in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick
University of Limerick
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Limerick Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
7,500
(c. USD8,711.78)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The program's primary objective is to offer registered nurses the chance to build upon their existing professional training while cultivating analytical thinking, expertise, capabilities, and proficiencies needed for evolving roles in geriatric nursing. Completing the first year (Graduate Diploma) equips students with the academic credentials required for Clinical Nurse Specialist positions. Finishing the second year (MSc) qualifies students for Advanced Nursing Practice roles. This curriculum enables participants to investigate research as a foundation for improving and transforming healthcare approaches. It further fosters the growth of analytical reasoning and self-assessment abilities at both specialist and advanced practice tiers. The program cultivates professional attributes and exceptional proficiency in championing excellence and contemporary best methods for delivering and evaluating progressive geriatric nursing practices.
The program's primary objective is to offer registered nurses the chance to build upon their existing professional training while cultivating analytical thinking, expertise, capabilities, and proficiencies needed for evolving roles in geriatric nursing. Completing the first year (Graduate Diploma) equips students with the academic credentials required for Clinical Nurse Specialist positions. Finishing the second year (MSc) qualifies students for Advanced Nursing Practice roles. This curriculum enables participants to investigate research as a foundation for improving and transforming healthcare approaches. It further fosters the growth of analytical reasoning and self-assessment abilities at both specialist and advanced practice tiers. The program cultivates professional attributes and exceptional proficiency in championing excellence and contemporary best methods for delivering and evaluating progressive geriatric nursing practices.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
Be engaged in practice as a registered nurse for at least one year
Students would normally possess a primary degree (Minimum 2H2) or show evidence of recognized prior learning (RPL) as outlined in the (RPL) policy of the University and Department of Nursing and Midwifery
Students are required to be working in an older person setting for the duration of the programme
The MSc in Nursing (Older Person) will be offered as a full-time programme but taken on a part-time basis over two years with the option of an exit award on completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma). Students can also opt to progress to year two for the MSc award having attained a minimum QCA of 2.00 at the end of year one.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet criteria identified in the English Language qualifications
What to Include with your Application:-
Full degree transcript and certificates/awards
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland current registration certificate
Clinical Practice Environment Self-Assessment Audit Declaration
Copy of birth certificate/passport
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Be engaged in practice as a registered nurse for at least one year
Students would normally possess a primary degree (Minimum 2H2) or show evidence of recognized prior learning (RPL) as outlined in the (RPL) policy of the University and Department of Nursing and Midwifery
Students are required to be working in an older person setting for the duration of the programme
The MSc in Nursing (Older Person) will be offered as a full-time programme but taken on a part-time basis over two years with the option of an exit award on completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma). Students can also opt to progress to year two for the MSc award having attained a minimum QCA of 2.00 at the end of year one.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet criteria identified in the English Language qualifications
What to Include with your Application:-
Full degree transcript and certificates/awards
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland current registration certificate
Clinical Practice Environment Self-Assessment Audit Declaration
Copy of birth certificate/passport
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Tuition
EUR
7,500