MSc in Nursing
Advanced nursing education programme for registered nurses seeking to specialise in patient care across healthcare settings.
Best for:Best for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field, seeking to advance their careers through specialised training and professional development.
Overview
The MSc in Nursing at Trinity College Dublin is designed for registered nurses aiming to enhance their expertise and deliver high-standard patient care. This programme equips students with advanced knowledge, clinical skills, and professional attitudes to excel in diverse healthcare environments. It caters to both domestic and international nurses, ensuring a globally relevant curriculum. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and professional registration, with additional requirements for English proficiency and background checks. The programme blends theoretical learning with practical application, preparing graduates for leadership roles in nursing.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced knowledge and skills in nursing to meet the highest professional standards in patient care.
- Engage in evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes across healthcare settings.
- Participate in clinical placements to apply theoretical learning in real-world healthcare environments.
- Contribute to healthcare policy discussions and ethical decision-making in nursing.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance interdisciplinary care delivery.
- Undertake research or project work to advance nursing practices and patient care standards.
Requirements
Degree required: Upper second-class (2.1) Honours undergraduate degree in nursing or a related discipline, or equivalent professional and academic qualification.
Language: English; Band B (Standard Entry) proficiency as per Trinity College Dublin’s English language requirements.
Instruction: English
- Current registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (or equivalent professional registration for international applicants).
- Proficiency in English language as per Trinity College Dublin’s Band B requirements.
- Ability to undergo Garda Vetting (background check).
- Demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to professional development in nursing.
- Current professional registration as a nurse in Ireland or equivalent registration in the applicant’s home country.
- Completion of an upper second-class (2.1) Honours undergraduate degree in nursing or a related field.
- No age restrictions, but applicants must meet academic and professional registration criteria.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Applicants must submit their application through Trinity College Dublin’s official postgraduate application portal. Required documentation includes academic transcripts, proof of professional registration, evidence of English proficiency, and a completed application form. Offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis to suitably qualified applicants who meet all conditions.
- CV or resume
- Cover letter or statement of purpose
- Official academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field)
- Proof of current professional registration as a nurse
- Evidence of English language proficiency (Band B requirement)
- Reference letters (if required)
- Garda Vetting clearance (if applicable)
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