Limerick,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Nursing - Perioperative Care 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. USD8,641.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MSc Nursing (Perioperative Care) program is designed to help registered nurses expand their expertise in perioperative nursing through advanced knowledge and skill development. This curriculum prepares nursing professionals to take on leadership roles and provide specialized perioperative care at an advanced level.
The program's primary objective is to enable registered nurses to build upon their existing education while cultivating critical thinking, specialized competencies, and professional growth for evolving nursing responsibilities. Completing Year 1 (Graduate Diploma) qualifies graduates for Clinical Nurse Specialist positions, while Year 2 (MSc) completion meets the academic requirements for Advanced Nursing Practice roles. Students will engage with research methodologies to inform and improve clinical practice, while developing advanced critical thinking and reflective abilities. The curriculum fosters professional excellence by equipping nurses with cutting-edge knowledge and competencies to deliver and evaluate progressive healthcare 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 2.2) 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 a perioperative setting for the duration of the programme
The MSc in Nursing (Perioperative Care) 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.
Standard Degree Applicants/ 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 or passport page
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 2.2) 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 a perioperative setting for the duration of the programme
The MSc in Nursing (Perioperative Care) 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.
Standard Degree Applicants/ 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 or passport page
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