MSc Nursing Non-EU Applicants

at University College Cork

The programme is divided into two parts with a total of 90 credits:
 

• Part I comprises theory modules up to 70 credits

• Part II comprises a Dissertation in Nursing (20 credits)
   

Modules

• NU6070  Clinical Leadership in Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery (10 credits)

• NU6084  Clinical Examination Skills (10 credits)

• NU6085  Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits)

• NU6152  Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Cardiorespiratory Problems (10 credits)

• NU6201  Personal and Professional Portfolio (10 credits)

• NU6202  The Principles and Methods of Evidence-Based Practice Healthcare  (15 credits)

• NU6203  Challenges to Global Health, Ethical, Legal, Social and Cultural Perspectives (10 credits)

• NU6073  Dissertation in Nursing (20 credits)

• Hold active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the Nursing Board/Statutory Body in their own country; 

• Hold a primary degree in nursing (Minimum 2nd class honours standard) Or hold a Higher/Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant nursing area;

• If your first language is not English, you must provide current evidence (within 2 years) of Minimum English Language proficiency - the list of UCC approved English language qualifications are available here on the UCC English Language Requirements page.   
   

Non-Clinical Pathway: There are no specific post-registration practice requirements for applicants to this pathway, although some clinical experience in the area of interest is desirable.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations

The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.
 

There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.

IELTS*    

• 6.5 Overall

• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT    
 

• 90 Overall

• Listening 20

• Reading 19

• Speaking 21

• Writing 20

The Non-EU fee for this course is €18,500 (up to 50% Scholarships available).

This MSc Nursing (Non-EU) programme, established in 2013, gives nurses from outside the European Union the opportunity to study in Ireland. A major objective of the programme is to enable students to further develop their undergraduate knowledge, skills, and attributes. We aim to provide our students with enhanced skills that will transfer to professional practice in a rapidly evolving healthcare system globally. The acquisition of these skills ensures demand for graduates of this programme.