Nursing - Older Person (Master's)
Advance your nursing career with specialized graduate training in older person care and advanced clinical practice.
Best for:Best for registered nurses with clinical experience aiming to step into Clinical Nurse Specialist or Advanced Nursing Practice roles.
Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing - Older Person at the University of Limerick is designed for registered nurses seeking to deepen their clinical inquiry, specialized knowledge, and professional competencies. Delivered part-time over two years for working practitioners, the curriculum bridges advanced academic theory with active clinical practice. Year one leads to a Graduate Diploma supporting Clinical Nurse Specialist pathways, while year two advances students toward Advanced Nursing Practice qualifications.
What you'll do
- Engage in academic coursework and critical inquiry focused on older person nursing
- Maintain active clinical practice in a healthcare setting throughout the duration of the programme
- Apply evidence-based knowledge and specialized competencies directly to nursing workflows
- Progress through graduate diploma milestones toward advanced nursing qualifications
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Active registration as a nurse on the register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- At least one year of engagement in practice as a registered nurse
- Active employment or placement in a clinical practice setting throughout the programme
- Must be a registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Must have at least one year of experience in practice as a registered nurse
- Must successfully obtain Garda clearance
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How to apply
Applications are submitted through the university's online postgraduate application portal. Candidates must ensure they meet all professional registration and clinical practice prerequisites before applying.
- BSc transcripts
- Professional registration certificate
- Garda clearance
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