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Nursing - MSc

Enhance your professional role in the healthcare environment and develop new skills with the Master of Science in Nursing.
* Designed for healthcare professionals to combine work and further study over two academic years.

Key information

EU fees per year €7,700
Non-EU fees per year €7,700
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration Two years
Attendance Full-time *
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Blended
Start date September
Award Masters (MSc)
Application end date 17 August 2026

Designed for healthcare professionals to combine work and further study over two academic years.


Are you a registered nurse keen to enhance your career?

The Master of Science in Nursing programme is designed for registered nurses looking to enhance their knowledge, skills, and professional practice.

By combining theory with clinical experience, the programme supports the application of research and evidence to improve patient care and service delivery.

With a focus on clinical practice, collaboration, and professional development, it prepares participants to contribute to service improvement and help advance nursing practice within complex healthcare environments.

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During this programme, you will

  • Appraise strategies that promote, maintain and restore health across a wide spectrum of care groups.
  • Analyse current innovations and developments impacting on care delivery across different health systems.
  • Review current innovations and developments in leading and managing change in practice.
  • Discuss strategies that empower nurses in collaborating effectively with teams in leading and managing change in practice.
  • Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and reflective skills in problem solving complex challenges within professional practice.
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