Nursing (Perioperative Care) - MSc
Key information
Designed for healthcare professionals to combine work and further study over two academic years.
Enhance your skills and knowledge in perioperative nursing care to progress to specialist and advanced roles.
The Master of Science in Nursing (Perioperative Care) programme is designed for nurses working in perioperative (theatre) settings who wish to develop their knowledge, skills, and professional practice.
The programme integrates theoretical study with clinical experience to support the preparation of safe and competent practitioners who deliver evidence-based, person-centred care.
Emphasis is placed on the assessment and management of the surgical patient in theatre, effective communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork within the perioperative environment.
Graduates are equipped to contribute to service development, organisational processes, and the ongoing development of perioperative nursing practice within a complex and evolving healthcare setting.
During this programme, you will
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary nursing skills in the assessment and management of patients in a perioperative theatre environment
- Examine best practice in meeting the perioperative care needs of the surgical patient in theatre
- Explore the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in the provision of safe and quality evidence-based perioperative care
- Review current innovations and developments in leading and managing change in perioperative care practice
- Undertake 500 clinical practice hours in the area of perioperative theatre care setting as well as the completion of programme-specific competencies
