MSc in Advanced Practice (Nursing)
Expand your nursing expertise through advanced clinical practice and academic study at the University of Limerick.
Best for:Best for registered nurses seeking to advance their clinical careers into specialized, autonomous practice roles.
Overview
The MSc Advanced Practice (Nursing) program at the University of Limerick equips registered nurses with the advanced knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical competencies required to practice autonomously and collaboratively. Designed to meet modern healthcare demands, the curriculum supports professional growth while aligning with national health policy reforms. Students engage in rigorous academic coursework while continuing to practice within clinical settings. The program expects candidates to integrate theoretical concepts directly into patient care and healthcare delivery.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced clinical nursing modules and theoretical seminars
- Maintain active engagement in a professional healthcare practice setting throughout the duration of the program
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to address complex patient needs
- Fulfill clinical mentorship requirements under the guidance of designated professional and clinical mentors
- Apply research methodologies and evidence-based findings to improve clinical outcomes
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 current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Minimum of three years of engagement in practice as a registered nurse over the last five years
- At least one year of full-time clinical experience in a specific area of practice
- Endorsement from a Director of Nursing
- Identification of both a professional mentor and a clinical mentor
- Must be registered on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Must be actively working in a practice setting throughout the program
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How to apply
Applications are submitted through the university's online application portal. Candidates must ensure they meet all professional registration and mentorship prerequisites before applying.
- CV
- Bachelor's degree transcript
- Proof of professional registration
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