MSc in Professional Nursing
The next intake is Sept 2025, you can register your interest here
Course Overview
The Masters of Science in Professional Nursing will be offered to qualified, experienced nurses who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies. The programme provides the nurse with a broad based educational experience to practice at an advanced level incorporating key concepts such as advanced decision making, professional leadership, evidence based practice, professional ethics, research knowledge and skills.
This programme was developed in partnership with educational institutions, health care service providers and learners nationally. This was achieved by the Dundalk Institute of Technology working in collaboration and partnership with representatives from Departments of Nursing within each of the Institutes of Technology in Ireland namely Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LKIT), Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT), Institute of Technology Tralee (ITT) and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT).
Career Opportunities
The programme provides the nurse with a broad based educational experience to practice at an advanced level.
Course Delivery and Modules
This programme will be delivered predominantly online with live online lectures on Tuesdays from 09.00hrs to 13.30hrs. In the afternoons students will be given directed study, which students can undertake at a time suitable to them.
Students are also required to attend the DkIT campus, from 09.00hrs to 16.30 hrs, for 3 days (approx.) in each semester
Please note this timetable is subject to change
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Year 1
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Year 2
- Generating Evidence Based for Healthcare Practice and Improvement (30 ECTS — Year long module)
- Quality and Innovation (10 ECTS)
Elective Modules: Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment (10 ECTS) or Transforming Professional Practice Through Reflection (10 ECTS) - Generating Evidence Based for Healthcare Practice and Improvement (30 ECTS — Year long module)
Education Progression
Graduates of this Programme will be able to progress to level 10 (PhD) programmes. In addition, they may avail of Level 10 research opportunities in DkIT.
Fees and Funding
EU Fees:
- Full-time (EU): €10,800 - payable in 2 stages
- Part-time (EU): n/a
Non-EU Fees:
- Full-time (non-EU): n/a
- Part-time (non-EU): n/a
You may be eligible for financial support for this course through the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) system. Find out more
Questions relating to fees for this programme should be directed to geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie
Fees
€10,800
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this programme applicants must:
- Be registered Nurse with NMBI
- Be currently employed in health care provision
- Hold a level 8 qualification
*Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.
- Basic IT skills are essential to complete this programme.
- Applicants may be interviewed.
How To Apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
Ask us a Question
If you have a question about the MSc in Professional Nursing please ask it below and we will get back to you.
Patricia Suresh
Email: Patricia.Suresh@dkit.ieDr. Briege King
Email: briege.king@dkit.ieDisclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
