MSc Nursing

This course offers you the opportunity to critically review, consolidate and extend key skills of leadership, management, education, research, judgement and practice. It is designed to meet the professional needs of registered nurses from all disciplines working in a variety of different health care settings.

The course is innovative and interactive, emphasising application of theory to the practice context to promote the development and advancement of nursing practice. All students can personalise their learning to their own situations. For example: mental health, infection control, management, acute care, paediatrics and community health. International students are particularly welcome and offer a different perspective to the learning that occurs.

Specifically for nurses who are looking to build on their experience and develop the higher level knowledge and skills required for advanced practice, this course offers opportunities for professional and personal development in the area of nursing practice and matches the Knowledge Skills Framework
and the Advanced Practice Agenda.

EXIT AWARDS: MSc(180 credits) )/PgDip (120 credits)/ PgCert (60 credits)
Delivery: Mainly at QMU with somedistance learning modules and some
work-based learning modules

Single Modules: Register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest

Duration: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2.5 - 7 years
Start date: September and January
Application deadline: The deadline for all overseas applicants who require a visa to study in the UK should apply no later than the 30th June 2013.
Teaching, learning and assessment: Learning methods used specifically encourage participative and independent learning. Assessment methods include essays, a learning action plan, a concept analysis, seminar presentations and a group report. A web-based discussion board supports the course.
Teaching hours and attendance: Each module which you study on-campus will require you to attend classes and carry out independent work. Your attendance requirements at QMU will depend on which module you are studying and whether you are studying full or part-time.
Links with industry/professional bodies: This course does not gain the student accreditation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.