Nursing - Advanced Practice - ANP (MSc)
Prepare for advanced nursing practice with autonomous and collaborative clinical competencies at University College Dublin.
Best for:Best for registered nurses seeking career advancement into advanced clinical practice and specialized prescribing roles.
Overview
The MSc in Nursing (Advanced Practice) at University College Dublin equips qualified nurses with the advanced knowledge and skills required to practice both autonomously and collaboratively in specialised healthcare settings. Designed for professionals seeking career advancement, the curriculum integrates rigorous academic coursework with supervised clinical practice and mentorship. Students engage in specialized clinical pathways, including optional modules for medicinal and ionising radiation prescribing, depending on their professional track. The programme expects active participation, employer backing, and close collaboration with designated clinical mentors to build advanced competencies.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced theoretical and practical modules in nursing practice
- Engage in supervised clinical training and practice with designated medical and nursing mentors
- Demonstrate clinical competence in specialized healthcare delivery and advanced nursing interventions
- Fulfill requirements for specialized prescribing pathways where applicable, such as medicinal and ionising radiation prescribing
- Maintain professional standards and active registration requirements throughout the programme
Requirements
Degree required: Honours primary degree in Nursing or equivalent
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; evidence of proficiency required if English is not the first language
Instruction: English
- Active registration on a division of the professional register maintained by the NMBI or eligibility for such registration
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration clinical experience within the past 5 years (for applicants without medicinal prescribing)
- At least one year of experience in the specific clinical area where prescribing is proposed
- Possession of competencies recognized at level 8 of the QQI framework
- Demonstrated IT competencies
- Domestic (EEA) applicants only; international (non-EEA) applicants are not eligible for the part-time option
- Must provide documented support from an employer and a completed Site Declaration Form signed by the Director of Nursing or authorized manager
- Must have confirmation of a designated medical practitioner mentor and/or Advanced Nurse Practitioner mentor
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How to apply
Submit your application online through the university graduate admissions portal. Ensure all required supplementary documents, including signed site declaration forms and proof of professional registration, are uploaded correctly.
- CV
- Certificates of nursing qualifications or validated copies of awards
- Transcripts
- Copy of current NMBI registration
- Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Page of Passport
- Evidence of proficiency in English language
- Site Declaration Form Prescribing
- Site Declaration Form Referring for Radiological Procedures
- Clinical Mentor Agreement Form
- Director of Nursing Support Form
- Professional Mentor Agreement Form
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