Nursing (Master of Health Sciences, two years)
Nursing (Master of Health Sciences, three years)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
Key facts
Entry requirements
All applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
1. Have attained at least an upper Second Class Honours degree in Nursing or Nursing Studies at H2.1 or at H2.2 with appropriate experience or a Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies with appropriate experience or meet the required standard in the MHSc Nursing Qualifying Examination;
2. Be a registered nurse on the General, Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse divisions of the Register maintained by An Bord Altranais;
or
3. Hold a professional nursing qualification deemed to be equivalent by the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences;
4. Hold an appropriate active nursing registration as recognised in the country in which they practice;
5. Have practised as a nurse for a minimum of two years post-registration (exclusive of post-registration/educational programmes).
Duration:
2 years, part-time
3 years, part-time
Next start date: September 2012
ECTS weighting: 90
Average intake: minimum 6
Closing date:
Please refer to the offer round / closing dates website.
Blended learning
Course overview
The complex and changing nature of health care today requires nurses prepared to a minimum of a bachelors degree. In order to progress in a career as a nurse it is now recognised that a postgraduate qualification is a necessity. The Master of Health Sciences (Nursing) is designed for the nurse to address in detail matters relating to the care of patients/clients in their area of specialism. The clinical experience the nurse brings to the theoretical knowledge gained through the programme promotes the development of expert practice. The award can also be used as a stepping stone to advanced practice and teaching qualifications. The programme is part-time over two years or three years and is delivered in a blended format. Blended learning is an innovative teaching strategy which involves a combination of face-to-face and on-line learning. This means that learning/teaching is delivered on-line through Blackboard, an interactive learning system which connects directly to the University from your home computer. Face-to-face learning/teaching takes the form of 2 or 3 workshops (depending on the module) each semester. Students will therefore attend for 2 or 3 days a semester, plus and orientation day prior to the commencement of the first year.
Course outline
Theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of nursing practice; research methodology and evidence based practice; practice development and conduct of research form the framework for reflection on practice and exploration of aspects of practice. Options are available in Education, Women’s Health, and specific clinical areas.
Modules/course-work includes:
• Core modules addressing nursing theory and research. Students also choose from a range of optional modules and undertake a research dissertation.
Applications and selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Who teaches this course?
Adrienne W. Montgomery, Dip. Nursing (Lond.)., MN (Wales)
Mary O'Hara, M.Sc., RGN, RM, RNT
Professor Kathleen Murphy, RN, RNT, Dip Nursing, Dip Nursing Education, M.Sc, B.A, PhD.
Dr. Adeline Cooney, M. Med.Sc., BNS, RGN, RNT, PhD.
Declan Devane, M.Sc., Pg Dip (Stats), B.Sc., Dip. HE, RGN, RM, RNT
Siobhán Smyth, RMN,Dip.CPN; RNT; PG.Dip CHSE; BNS (Hons); MSc
Lorraine Mee, M.Sc., B.Sc., R.G.N., R.M. , R.C.N.T., R.N.T
Dr. Maura Dowling, M.Sc., BNS, RNT, RGN, RM, Cert. Oncology, PhD
Bernard McCarthy, Dip.Nurse Mgt. (RCSI), Cert.Adult. Ed. (City & Guilds), B.Sc. (South Bank), C.Q.A.M. (GMIT), M.Sc. (Dub.)
Teresa Meaney, M.Sc., BNS, DNS, RGN, RM, RNT
Requirements and assessment
Modules are assessed using coursework.
Find out more
Adrienne Montgomery
T +353 91 492 998
E adrienne.montgomery@nuigalway.ie
W www.nuigalway.ie/nursing.midwifery/
