Overview

Programme Learning Outcomes

• Critically examine the knowledge and skills for problem solving, reflection and critical thinking, fundamental to professional development and advancing practice globally
• Critically evaluate evidence informing  nursing practice in monitoring, co-ordinating and managing care across a variety of health care settings
• Critically discuss national and international health strategies  in promoting, maintaining and restoring health and well-being
• Demonstrate proficiency in written verbal and digital skills at individual and collaborative levels
• Apply critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making required for advancing practice
• Critically evaluate leadership and management theory and skills for working in collaborative teams in the provision of quality outcomes
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the research process
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning while fostering self-development and self-evaluation
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent learning activities
• Value the contribution of research in advancing practice in the provision of quality care
• Critically review current innovations and developments in leading and managing change in practice
• Apply the knowledge, attitude and skills to critically review research, audit findings and other evidence

Contact Details:

For further information on the programme contact
Kathleen Markey
Lecturer/Course Director for International Programmes
Department of Nursing and Midwifery,
Faculty of Education and Health Sciences,
University of Limerick.
Email: kathleen.markey@ul.ie
Tel:      353-61-23 4355

Graduate Profile

Nursing Studies

Programme Content

Students undertake a total of nine modules as described below.

Entry Requirements

For entry to the BSc Nursing Studies programme all candidates must:

• Be a Registered Nurse and provide evidence of registration with an appropriate Nursing/Midwifery Registration Board. 
• Be in possession of a primary Honours Bachelor Degree.
• Meet the English requirements, which are: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 one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):Student must hold 65% or above in English in Standard X and XII secondary examinations and University transcripts must state English is the medium of instruction

If student does not satisfy the above they must hold either:

• IELTS of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any component OR
• Internet Based TOEFL of 80 or above or Paper Based TOEFL of 550 or above

 What to include with your application:

• Certified results of all examinations mentioned in your application form and/or confirmation of the award of your qualification(s)
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Certified translatiojns of your award and transcripts if they are not in English
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

Recognised Prior Learning may also be considered for those applicants that do not meet the normal entry requirements.

English Language Requirements

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 one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.