The MSc (Nursing) for Non-EU applicants is a full-time programme (i.e. 90 credits) taken over 12 months from the date of first registration (commencing in September of each year). It is designed to provide students from outside Ireland and EU (i.e. non-EU applicants) and from a range of different nursing backgrounds with a Masters degree including the option to prepare as clinical nursing specialist or advanced nurse practitioner in their home country.

The Programme comprises three pathways:

1. Non-clinical (theory modules only)
2. Clinical Specialist Nursing
3. Advanced Nursing Practice

Applicants for Pathway 1: Non-clinical (theory modules only) should:

(a) hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing Board/Statutory Body in their own country.

(b) hold a primary degree in nursing (minimum Second Class Honours standard) OR hold a Higher/Postgraduate Diploma in relevant nursing area.

(c) if first language is not English, provide current evidence (i.e. within past 5 years) of proficiency in English as follows:

• a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL equivalent) with no less than a score of 6.0 in each of the components.

Applicants for Pathway 2 (Clinical Specialist Nursing) AND Pathway 3 (Advanced Nursing Practice) should:

(a) hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing Board/Statutory Body in their own country or in the country in which they intend to practice while undertaking the programme. NOTE: Applicants may take clinical practice modules in their own country OR in Ireland (Registration with Irish Nursing & Midwifery Board would be required to practise in Ireland and this would need to be completed prior to acceptance onto the programme www.nursingboard.ie/en/apply_forms.aspx). For candidates who choose to complete practice module in their home countries, the School of Nursing and Midwifery must be satisfied that appropriate organisational support structures and clinical supervision are in place. Alternatively, completion of practice module in Ireland will be possible only if the School of Nursing and Midwifery can negotiate the relevant placements with local health providers.

(b) hold a primary degree in nursing (minimum Second Class Honours standard) OR hold a Higher/Postgraduate Diploma in relevant nursing area.

(c) if first language is not English, provide current evidence (i.e. within past 5 years) of proficiency in English as follows:

• a minimum score of IELTS 7 (or TOEFL equivalent) if practice placement experience will be in Ireland - as per Nursing & Midwifery Board requirements, i.e. no less than a score of 6.5 in each of the components.
• a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL equivalent) if practice placement is in home country.

(d) Provide original Police Clearance Certificate(s) from the country or countries of residence (only if practice placement is in Ireland).

(e) Provide Original Medical Report/Health Screening Form (only if practice placement is in Ireland).

(f) Complete Police Vetting Process on arrival during registration (only if practice placement is in Ireland)

(g) Have clinical practice experience (and support structures, if applicable) as required for individual pathways as follows:

Pathway 2: Clinical Specialist Nursing: Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience (excluding courses) within which they have at least six months experience in the speciality pathway applied for. In addition, applicants must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
OR Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for clinical specialist practice if such requirements are set down by the Nursing Board or other Professional Regulatory Body in their country of practice.

Pathway 3: Advanced Nursing Practice: Applicants must have a minimum of seven years post-registration experience, within which they must have at least five years’ experience in their selected clinical area for advanced practice area (exclusive of educational programmes)
OR Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for advanced practice if such requirements are set down by the Nursing Board or other Professional Regulatory Body in their country of practice.

NOTE: For the above clinical pathway on Advanced Nursing Practice, candidates will not be eligible to register as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with the Irish Nursing & Midwifery Board on completion of the programme. The programme prepares candidates for registration and/or practise in their home countries.

Application Procedure:
Please visit the International Office link for details on how to apply: www.ucc.ie/en/international/noneu-pg/taught/

Pathway 1: Non-Clinical

CORE THEORY MODULES
50 credits as follows:
MH6014 Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (10 credits)
NU6070 Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery (10 credits)
NU6201 Personal and Professional Portfolio (10 credits)
NU6073 Dissertation in Nursing (20 credits)

40 credits to be chosen from remaining theory module options (subject to availability by meeting minimum quotas to run).
Note: Modules selected must relate to or be relevant to practice area e.g. Medical & Surgical Nursing/Older Adult; Critical/Intensive Care; Emergency/Intellectual Disability etc.

Practice/ Professional Development
NU6005 Research Methods (10 credits)
NU6019 Person Centred Care (10 credits)
NU6053 Ethics for Specialist Practice (5 credits)

Acute Nursing
-Emergency/Critical Care/Intensive Care/Medical-Surgical /Perioperative/Neonatal Nursing
NU5082 Physical Assessment for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU6027 Emergency Nursing I (10 credits)
NU6028 Emergency Nursing II (10 credits)
NU6072 Symptom Management in Cancer (5 credits)
NU6084 Clinical Examination Skills (10 credits)
NU6085 Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)
NU6086 Perioperative Specialist Nursing (15 credits)
NU6093 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Renal Problems (5 credits)
NU6107 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Gastrointestinal Problems (5 credits)
NU6152 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Cardiorespiratory Problems (10 credits)

Older Adult Nursing
NU6078 Ageing and Older People: Bio-Psychosocial Perspectives (10 credits)
NU6079 Contemporary Issues in Gerontological Nursing (5 credits)
NU6117 Contemporary Approaches to Dementia across the Continuum of Care (10 credits)

Mental Health Nursing
NU6080 Practice Development in Specialist Mental Health Nursing (10 credits)
NU6081 Principles and Practices of Recovery (Working in Partnership with the Person) (15 credits)
NU6082 Principles and Practices of Recovery (Working in Partnership with Families) (5 credits)
NU6083 Critical Issues in Mental Health Care (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing (not on offer 2016/17)
NU6052 Person Centred Health Care for People with an Intellectual Disability (10 credits)
NU6132 Communication Strategies for People with an Intellectual Disability (10 credits)
NU6133 Mental Health Needs of People with an Intellectual Disability (5 credits)

Orthopaedic Nursing
NU6127 Orthopaedic Elective Nursing - Adult (10 credits)
NU6128 Orthopaedic Trauma Nursing - Adult (10 credits)
NU6129 Rheumatology Nursing - Adult (5 credits)

Note: For all the above modules, candidates must select those relevant to their practice and apply learning to the specific context of advancing practice. e.g. medical-surgical; emergency, orthopaedics, microvascular / reconstructive Surgery, care of older adult, intellectual disability etc.

Pathway 2: Clinical Specialist Nursing

CORE THEORY MODULES
40 credits as follow:
MH6014 Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (10 credits)
NU6070 Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery (10 credits)
NU6073 Dissertation in Nursing (20 credits)

and 40 credits from the following options (subject to availability by meeting minimum quotas to run).
Note: Modules selected must relate to or be relevant to practice area e.g. Gerontological; Critical/Intensive Care; Emergency etc. and will be offered subject to meeting minimum quotas for viability.

Practice/Professional Development
NU5048 Professional, Ethical and Legal Practice, Communication and Clinical Aspects of Nurse/Midwife Prescribing (10 credits)
NU6005 Research Methods (10 credits)
NU6019 Person Centred Care (10 credits)
NU6053 Ethics for Specialist Practice (5 credits)
PF6011 Drug Action and Prescribing (10 credits)

Acute Nursing
-Emergency/Critical Care/Intensive Care/Medical-Surgical /Perioperative/Neonatal Nursing
GP5000 Systematic Assessment and Evaluation in Patient Care (10 credits)
NU5082 Physical Assessment for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU6027 Emergency Nursing I (10 credits)
NU6028 Emergency Nursing II (10 credits)
NU6072 Symptom Management in Cancer (5 credits)
NU6084 Clinical Examination Skills (10 credits)
NU6085 Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)
NU6086 Perioperative Specialist Nursing (15 credits)
NU6093 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Renal Problems (5 credits)
NU6107 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Gastrointestinal Problems (5 credits)
NU6152 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Cardiorespiratory Problems (10 credits)

Older Adult Nursing
NU6043 Adults and Older People in the Community (5 credits)
NU6078 Ageing and Older People: Bio-Psychosocial Perspectives (10 credits)
NU6079 Contemporary Issues in Gerontological Nursing (5 credits)
NU6117 Contemporary Approaches to Dementia across the Continuum of Care (10 credits)

Mental Health Nursing
NU6080 Practice Development in Specialist Mental Health Nursing (10 credits)
NU6081 Principles and Practices of Recovery (Working in Partnership with the Person) (15 credits)
NU6082 Principles and Practices of Recovery (Working in Partnership with Families) (5 credits)
NU6083 Critical Issues in Mental Health Care (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing (not on offer 2016/17)
NU6052 Person Centred Health Care for People with an Intellectual Disability (10 credits)
NU6132 Communication Strategies for People with an Intellectual Disability (10 credits)
NU6133 Mental Health Needs of People with an Intellectual Disability (5 credits)

Orthopaedic Nursing
NU6127 Orthopaedic Elective Nursing - Adult (10 credits)
NU6128 Orthopaedic Trauma Nursing - Adult (10 credits)
NU6129 Rheumatology Nursing - Adult (5 credits)

Note: For all the above modules, candidates must select those relevant to their practice and apply learning to the specific context of advancing practice. e.g. emergency, orthopaedics, microvascular/reconstructive Surgery, care of older adult, intellectual disability etc.

PRACTICE MODULE FOR PATHWAY 2

10 credits as follow:
NU6130 Clinical Practice in Specialist Nursing I (5 credits)
NU6131 Clinical Practice in Specialist Nursing II (5 credits)

Note: Students taking the practice module in Ireland will be in a supernumerary context and not as employees. In addition, completion of practice module in Ireland will be possible only if the School of Nursing & Midwifery can negotiate the relevant placements with local health service providers.

Pathway 3: Advanced Nursing Practice

CORE THEORY MODULES
50 credits as follows:
MH6014 Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (10 credits)
NU6070 Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery (10 credits)
NU6073 Dissertation in Nursing (20 credits)
NU6124 Global Perspectives on Advanced Practitioner Roles in Nursing or Midwifery (10 credits)

and 30 credits from the following options subject to availability by meeting minimum student quotas to run).
Note: Modules selected must relate to or be relevant to practice area e.g. Gerontological; Critical/Intensive Care; Emergency etc. and will be offered subject to meeting minimum quotas.

Practice/Professional Development
NU6005 Research Methods (10 credits)
NU6053 Ethics for Specialist Practice (5 credits)
NU6123 Independent Study in Advanced Nursing or Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU5048 Professional, Ethical and Legal Practice, Communication Aspects of Prescribing (10 credits)
PF6011 Drug Action and Prescribing (10 credits)

Acute Nursing
-Emergency/Critical Care/Intensive Care/Medical-Surgical/Perioperative Nursing
NU6027 Emergency Nursing I (10 credits)
NU6028 Emergency Nursing II (10 credits)
NU6030 Cardiac Nursing (10 credits)
NU6031 Intensive Care Nursing (10 credits)
NU6085 Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)
NU6086 Perioperative Specialist Nursing (15 credits)
NU6093 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Renal Problems (5 credits)
NU6107 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Gastrointestinal Problems (5 credits)
NU6126 Physical Assessment for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU6145 Foundations of Cancer Care (10 credits)
NU6146 Cancer Management and Supportive Cancer Care 1 (10 credits)
NU6147 Cancer Management and Supportive Cancer Care 2 (5 credits)
NU6152 Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Cardiorespiratory Problems (10 credits)
NU6201 Personal Professional Portfolio (10 credits)

Older Adult Nursing
NU6078 Ageing and Older People: Bio-Psychosocial Perspectives (10 credits)
NU6079 Contemporary Issues in Gerontological Nursing (5 credits)
NU6117 Contemporary Approaches to Dementia across the Continuum of Care (10 credits)

Mental Health Nursing
NU6080 Practice Development in Specialist Mental Health Nursing (10 credits)
NU6081 Principles and Practices of Recovery (Working in Partnership with the Person) (15 credits)
NU6082 Principles and Practices of Recovery (Working in Partnership with Families) (5 credits)
NU6083 Critical Issues in Mental Health Care (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing (not on offer 2016/17)
NU6052 Person Centred Health Care for People with an Intellectual Disability (10 credits)
NU6132 Communication Strategies for People with an Intellectual Disability (10 credits)
NU6133 Mental Health Needs of People with an Intellectual Disability (5 credits)

Orthopaedic Nursing
NU6127 Orthopaedic Elective Nursing - Adult (10 credits)
NU6128 Orthopaedic Trauma Nursing - Adult (10 credits)
NU6129 Rheumatology Nursing - Adult (5 credits)

Note: For all the above modules, candidates must select those relevant to their practice and apply learning to the specific context of advancing practice. e.g. emergency, orthopaedics, microvascular / reconstructive Surgery, care of older adult, intellectual disability etc.

PRACTICE MODULE FOR PATHWAY 3
NU6116 Advanced Practice in Nursing (10 credits)

Note: Students taking the practice module in Ireland will be in a supernumerary context and not as employees. In addition, completion of practice module in Ireland will be possible only if the School of Nursing & Midwifery can negotiate the relevant placements with local health service providers.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.
Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

There are objectives specific to each pathway.

MSc (Nursing) Non-Clinical (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme pathway, students should be able to:

• exercise enhanced personal and professional competence through accountability and autonomy in professional practice;
• practice with greater insight of the research-base, ethical, socio-political and professional underpinnings of nursing/midwifery and health care;
• demonstrate higher levels of judgment in the practice of nursing/midwifery through the generation of nursing knowledge for innovative nursing and midwifery practice;
• act as innovators and leaders in a chosen area and contribute to practice development and best practice;
• teach others from a broad and in-depth knowledge base, derived from critical reflection on nursing practice and the development of critical inquiry of disciplinary knowledge base in nursing and midwifery.

MSc (Nursing) Clinical Specialist Nursing (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme pathway, students should be able to:

• practise as a learned member of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of quality healthcare for individuals and families across a variety of contexts with greater insights into the research-base, ethical, and professional underpinnings of nursing/midwifery and healthcare in in their country of practice;
• demonstrate high levels of judgement in the practice of nursing/midwifery through the generation of knowledge for innovative nursing or midwifery practice;
• act as innovators and leaders in a chosen area and contribute to practice development and best practice;
• teach others from a broad and in-depth knowledge base, derived from critical reflection on practice and the development of critical inquiry of disciplinary knowledge base in nursing or midwifery;
• enhance specialist nursing or midwifery practice through the application of well-assimilated knowledge and clinical skills;
• exercise accountability and autonomy within the clinical and professional boundaries of the role of nursing or midwifery;
• promote excellence in assessment and implementation of research based practice, within agreed inter-disciplinary protocols in specialist areas of nursing or midwifery practice;
• evaluate the effectiveness of individual outcomes against specialist intervention plans for individuals and families in their specialist area of practice;
• synthesise health related issues for the development of intervention/service responses appropriate to the needs of individuals and families in their specialist area of practice.

MSc (Nursing) Advanced Nursing Practice (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme pathway, students should be able to:

• practise as a learned member of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of quality healthcare for individuals and families with greater insights into the research-base, ethical, and professional underpinnings of nursing/midwifery and healthcare;
• promote excellence in assessment and implementation of research based practice, within agreed inter-disciplinary protocols in specialist areas of nursing practice;
• demonstrate the knowledge and skills to assess patients/clients, identify their health and social issues/needs and manage identified issues/needs at an advanced level within their practice area or identified scope of practice;
• demonstrate expert practice in the domains of nursing as set out in the record and assessment of competency booklet;
• exercise professional and clinical leadership, accountability and autonomy within the clinical and professional boundaries of the role of nursing advanced practice;
• engage in knowledge translation through research and scholarly activities for advanced nursing practice;
• demonstrate high levels of judgement in the practice of nursing through the generation of knowledge for innovative nursing practice;
• teach others from a broad and in-depth knowledge base, derived from critical reflection on practice and the development of critical inquiry of disciplinary knowledge base in nursing;
• demonstrate a global perspective on knowledge at an advanced level.