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  MSc in Specialist Nursing


Dublin City University    Faculty of Science and Health

Part time See Course MSc 2 years part time
Nursing & Health (27)

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Are you a nurse looking to advance your career in specialist nursing? Look no further than our MSc in Specialist Nursing for Future Healthcare at DCU. This two-year, part-time programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for clinical and managerial roles. With a blend of online theoretical modules and supervised clinical practicum, you'll gain hands-on experience aligned with national health policies. Choose from three specialist pathways, including Chronic Disease Management and Ambulatory Gynaecology. To apply, you'll need a Level 8 Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your nursing career and make a difference in healthcare.

About the course

Are you a qualified nurse or midwife keen to expand your expertise and advance your nursing career? This part-time, blended-learning programme enables you to choose one of these specialist pathways: Chronic Disease Management, Population Health Practice or Women’s Health. 

Designed by the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health in partnership with leading nurses and midwives, the pathways address contemporary Irish healthcare issues and prepare students to work in specialist areas. 

Throughout your study, you’ll learn how to develop a person-centred approach to care, design a structured treatment plan, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and understand how to prevent illness and manage patients.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically hold a (NFQ) Level 8 Honours Degree with a H2.2 or equivalent.

Candidates must:

be currently registered in one of the following divisions of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI: General Nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Intellectual Disability Nursing; Children’s Nursing, Midwifery.
have a minimum of 12 months post registration experience, which should be 12 months full-time experience OR 24 months at minimum of 19.5 FTE.
be currently employed in the specialist area/setting and provide written evidence from their line manager that they will be supported in completing the minimum required hours of practice.




Fees

EU Status Fee Part-time - €7,500 in year one, €2,200 in year two.

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