Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Nursing in Ireland

  • Course Name: Master of Science in Nursing (Nursing )
  • Major Subject: Nursing
  • Course Category: Masters Courses

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Nursing

  • University of Limerick University of Limerick, Limerick  
    Course entry requirements
    -A registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
    Students would normally possess a primary degree( Minimum 2.2) or show evidence of recognized prior learning (RPL) as outlined in the ( RPL) policy of the University and Department of Nursing and Midwifery

    -The MSc Nursing will be offered as a full time programme but taken on a part time basis over two years with the option of an exit award on completion of year 1 (Graduate Diploma). Students can also opt to progress to year two for the MSc award having attained a minimum QCA of 2.00 at the end of year one

    Standard Degree Applicants/ Include with your application
    -Full degree transcript and certificates/awards
    -Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration certificate
    -A copy of birth certificate/passport page
    -If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
    -If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
    -English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
    -English language competency certificate

    Recognized Prior Learning Applicants/ who do not meet standard entry requirements / Include with your application copy of birth certificate/passport page
    -Copy of current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration certificate
    -1000 word typed Recognized Prior Learning Statement
    -Copies of all certificates or diploma’s as part of prior learning to date

    Course duration : 2 years

    Mode of study: Part time
  • Waterford Institute of Technology Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford  
    Course entry requirements
    -Be a registered nurse/midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
    -Hold an honours degree in nursing or hold another recognised qualification which is approved as a suitable alternative to a primary degree OR submit a portfolio for accreditation of prior experiential learning for consideration.
    -Have two years post registration experience. This must include no less than one year’s engagement (whole time equivalent) in the specialist area they choose to study.
    -Be currently engaged in clinical practice - a minimum of 20 hours per week.
    -Have support from their Director of Nursing and Clinical Nurse Manager to undertake the course.
    -Nominate and have confirmation of support of a Clinical Supervisor*
    -Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see WIT’s English Language Requirements for details.

    Course duration: 18 months

    Mode of delivery: Blended

  • Trinity College Dublin Trinity College Dublin, Dublin  
    Duration: 1 year full-time/2 years part-time




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