MSc Nursing (Palliative Care)
Advanced master’s programme for registered nurses specialising in palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Best for:Best for registered nurses with at least one year of clinical experience seeking to specialise in palliative care and advance their professional practice.
Overview
This MSc Nursing (Palliative Care) programme at the University of Limerick is designed for registered nurses seeking to deepen their expertise in caring for patients with life-limiting conditions and their families. The curriculum integrates professional education and clinical practice, focusing on evidence-based palliative care strategies. Applicants must be practicing nurses with at least one year of clinical experience and meet specific registration and clearance requirements. The programme blends theoretical learning with hands-on practice, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to deliver high-quality palliative care in diverse settings. Students are expected to maintain active clinical roles throughout their studies.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced clinical skills in palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical practice in palliative care settings.
- Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families in end-of-life scenarios.
- Engage in evidence-based practice to improve palliative care outcomes.
- Maintain active clinical practice throughout the programme to ensure real-world application of learning.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver holistic and patient-centred care.
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 Nursing (Palliative Care)
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants with a relevant degree from an English-speaking institution)
Instruction: English
- Registration as a nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland register
- At least one year of clinical practice experience as a registered nurse
- Ability to work in a clinical setting throughout the programme
- Completion of Garda clearance, health screening, CPR certification, and required vaccinations
- Must be a registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Must have at least one year of clinical practice experience as a registered nurse
- Must be able to work in a practice setting throughout the programme
- Must obtain Garda clearance, health screening, CPR certification, and vaccinations before placement
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the University of Limerick’s Graduate Studies Portal. Required documents typically include a CV, academic transcripts, proof of registration as a nurse, evidence of clinical practice experience, and any additional supporting documents such as Garda clearance confirmation. Detailed application instructions are available on the University of Limerick’s admissions page.
- CV
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Evidence of at least one year of clinical practice as a registered nurse
- Garda clearance confirmation
- Health screening results
- CPR certification
- Proof of required vaccinations
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